The doctrine of total depravity reflects the Reformed viewpoint of original sin. That term—original sin—is often misunderstood in the popular arena. Some people assume that the term original sin must refer to the first sin—the original transgression that we’ve all copied in many different ways in our own lives, that is, the first sin of … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Total Depravity By R.C Sproul
Category: REFORMED THEOLOGY
TULIP and Reformed Theology: An Introduction By R.C. Sproul
Just a few years before the Pilgrims landed on the shores of New England in the Mayflower, a controversy erupted in the Netherlands and spread throughout Europe and then around the world. It began within the theological faculty of a Dutch institution that was committed to Calvinistic teaching. Some of the professors there began to … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: An Introduction By R.C. Sproul
Book Review: Thoughts For Young Men by J.C Ryle
Every stage of life presents its own peculiar set of challenges and it would appear that the youthful stage is the most crucial as it a molding stage where certain key decisions are made that often carry lifelong consequences. Given how society takes for granted that young men must ‘sow their wild oats’ and how it … Continue reading Book Review: Thoughts For Young Men by J.C Ryle
What Does It Mean To Be Reformed?
In the previous article, a hint was given about the purpose for this blog. “We–Michael and I– wish by this blog to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” The writer further indicated that, “After a year or two of abhorring Reformed Theology, [he is] now fully persuaded Calvinism/Reformed … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be Reformed?
My Journey from Charismatism to Calvinism
IT IS A GREAT THING to begin the Christian life by believing good solid doctrine. Some people have received twenty different "gospels" in as many years; how many more they will accept before they get to their journey's end, it would be difficult to predict. 1 About three years ago, I met Michael Appiah-Duku in a … Continue reading My Journey from Charismatism to Calvinism
Grace and Truth 