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Don’t Give Up on Me by Mercy Me (with Lyrics)
06 April on News & Current EventsOne of my favorite songs, by Mercy Me. It’s good to be reminded that God doesn’t give up on us and will always be there for us. (Includes lyrics) Enjoy!...
Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
16 April on Atheism & Agnosticism, History & ArchaeologyMilitant atheists Hebert and Chaumette initiated the dechristianization of France by murdering and deporting tens of thousands. Today atheist want to ban religion so that peace and tranquility reign....
Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
16 July on Doctrine of Election, Free Will vs PredestinationThere are many points to make when talking about predestination. When one thinks of predestination, what comes to mind is that God is so sovereign and that He randomly picks...
17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
10 July on Bible Studies, Doctrine of ElectionBelow are 17+ verses that support the Doctrine of Election (sometimes referred to as predestination, but technically not the same). These are verses that don’t need other verses to support...
10 Reasons You Can Know the Bible is the Truth
21 June on Bible Evidence, The Sword of the SpiritIf you find yourself wondering if its possible to find God through the Bible or if it’s true, check out these 10 reasons why you can know that the Bible...
Live the Word Apparel Encourages its Buyers to ‘Live the Word’
11 June on News & Current EventsBryan Robinson of Live the Word Apparel aims to be more than just another Christian clothing designer. His goal is to equip Christians to live the Word in order to...
What are Your Goals in Studying the Bible? by Paul Mallison
28 May on Bible Studies, Guest PostsThe goal or aim of studying the Bible for me is not just simply to know the Bible better. The religious authorities in Jesus’ day knew their Scripture very well,...
A Memorial Day Tribute – Don’t Forget the Real Purpose for Today
27 May on Marriage & FamilyWhile many are using this day to bar-b-que, drink and celebrate the day off from work, we must not forget the true purpose of Memorial Day. That is to mourn...
Real Marriage by Mark & Grace Driscoll – Week One Notes
26 May on Bible Studies, Marriage & FamilyMy wife and I just started the Real Marriage series by Mark & Grace Driscoll. We’re in our off season for weekly life groups, so we decided to do our...
Isaiah 55:8-9 – My Thoughts are Higher than Your Thoughts
24 May on Logos VOD Commentary, Old Testament, The Almighty GodAny verse with God speaking directly to you is awesome (not to say that all Bible verses aren’t awesome). But when God tells you “my thoughts are not your thoughts”,...
Luke 8:25 – Even the Winds & Water Obey Him
23 May on New TestamentThis has always been one of my favorite verses. Just imaging the disciples with giant eyes and mouths dropped in amazement after seeing Jesus stop a storm is a picture...
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17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
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Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
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Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
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The Heart is Deceitful – Man Up Bible Study Notes
14 May on Existence Church, Prayer & Discernment
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Don’t Give Up on Me by Mercy Me (with Lyrics)
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Atheist History: The Cult of Reason & the Reign of Terror
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Predestination & Free Will is Debatable – But Election is Clear
16 July on Doctrine of Election, Free Will vs Predestination -
17 Bible Verses that Support Predestination (& The Doctrine of Election)
10 July on Bible Studies, Doctrine of Election
- Dick Naylor: The us of "anyone" and "everyone" refers to God's chosen NOT the entire world population. Difficult to grasp and accept so rationalize away the above verses on or about "predestination"---whatever you are comfortable with, but GOD is GOD even IF some of his scripture is difficult to accept or understand.
- Steve Baltunis: The bible is a collection of stories and letters of people who see Him/Her differently-IMHO. Paul makes a statement that we see through a glass darkly, but that one day all things will be clear. I think that the important thing is to have a relationship with this loving God, and then we don't have to depend on the cannon of scriptures as being completely accurate. Jesus is the key to understanding this loving God. How many people did he punish? In the court of law, we will not accept heresay, but Jesus' actions speak loudly. Jesus also never forgave anyone. He merely stated that they were forgiven. I believe Jesus was a necessity because of the punitive and worldly nature of Judaism during his time. Because of their faith - they were powerful. Jesus said, "Your faith has healed you." He was anti religion, as was willing to die for his beliefs. He believed that we could have a relationship with God right where we were. I believe that no person will enter a literal hell that lasts forever. I also don't believe that we are going to sit on a cloud playing the harp forever either. I believe that we are in Christ, who is at the right hand of God. Is God inert? I think not. I think we will be helping people and will continue to grow. Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven is upon us I believe that, I feel it! But not when I focus on the negative and simply try to satiate my own thirsts. You feel love when you give it. The parable of the sheep and the goats I think means that we will not feel love if we don't give it. We will be in the hell that lasts forever if we don't give love (action.) Its because we were made to Love! The hell only lasts for us as long as we don't start loving. It is there forever, but we are not. Same with the heaven... Blessings!
- Lee Dollar: Jesus died for all. Not all will believe and receive him as their savior. Some will reject him. (We who believe on Christ as savior and have received him as savior is to whom he is speaking to in the scriptures.) Yes God knows who will and who will not receive eternal life in heaven, but we do not. So it is our job to seek the lost as Jesus did, give them the gospel and let the individual receive or reject Christ. We lead them to Christ. The Holy Spirit quickens their heart. They now must make a choice whether to receive Christ or reject Christ. (Mat 28:16-20) This is the great commission. (Prov 11:30) We are to witness to the lost and win souls. (Luke 14:23) We are to compel them to fill the house of the Lord. We must go and do something. We are alive, they are dead. They won't seek Christ on their own as another person said below.
- GR: JD, I'm glad you are willing to share your knowledge with the rest of your brothers. However your accusations and implications against your brothers will not be tolerated. Your lack of patience and self righteousness offends me. Not only do your scriptures support Calvinism, you also promote free will...even though God is specifically in charge of every interaction and influence on an individual.
Psalm 150:6 – Let Everything Praise the LORD!
31 May on Logos VOD Commentary, Old Testament, The Almighty GodAll of creation (plants and animals) already praises the LORD (Ps 96:13) and all of mankind should (and eventually will Phil 2:10, Rom 14:11, Isa 45:23, Rev 5:13-14). We know...