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Red Wave Rebuked
Many of us were hoping that the 2022 midterm elections would provide, if nothing else, some needed clarity about the current state of America and where we are headed. We received clarity in more ways than one. The anticipated “red … Continue reading
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To Us and To Our Children
I’ve wanted to write this post for some time but I’ve lacked the right words (and frankly, the right amount of motivation) to do so. I also wanted to let the dust settle after I basically let the proverbial cat … Continue reading
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Review: Gideons Brown Leather Personal Bible (KJV)
As a member of the Gideons International, there are numerous types of Scriptures which I can order. The vast majority of these Scriptures are intended for evangelism purposes. There are a handful of Bibles, however, which are for personal use. … Continue reading
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The Gideons and the ESV
As I noted in this blog about a month ago, I officially joined the Gideons International. They have a solid reputation for worldwide Bible distribution and I’ve heard plenty of people say that the Gideons are responsible for giving them … Continue reading
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We Have Tradition Too! – Part 2
In Part 1 of this article on tradition, we looked at the distinction between sola Scriptura and so-called “solo” Scriptura while emphasizing the necessity of tradition. Sola Scriptura does indeed mean “Scripture alone” as the ultimate authority of faith and … Continue reading
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Thornwell on the Purpose of the Church
We live in a day and age in which the church is having an identity crisis, much of which is rooted in a misunderstanding of the Great Commission. Like many problems in the church today, this one is nothing new. … Continue reading
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We Have Tradition Too! – Part 1
In today’s milieu of theological discussions, it seems prudent to properly define our terms and ensure that all participants are on the same page. The onset of post-modernism certainly hasn’t helped matters and our discourse is often given over to confusion more … Continue reading
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Soteriological Positions at Dort
After sitting through church history class last night, I got a much better picture of the various soteriological positions presented at the Synod of Dort in 1618-19. This was the first time I heard of the phrase “hypothetical universalism” used … Continue reading
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Pro Aris Et Focis 