For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing;it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph.2:8-9 ESV). This text captures a fundamental truth of Christianity. We are saved by grace through faith. Good works doesn't save. Morality doesn't save. … Continue reading Salvation By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
It is a very common mistake people who are new to Calvinism often make. They usually assume the five points of Calvinism, which is often referred to as the Doctrines of Grace, are harsh truths that Christians are to be wary of and should be avoided as much as possible or dispensed with entirely since … Continue reading Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible Part 2
Yesterday, I treated four points in relation to the topic. As a recap, I listed four points 1: A Desire to Study. 2: Make The Time To Study. 3: Have A Plan To Study: Study Systematically. 4: Keep Notes. I present the concluding four today. 5: Memorize/Meditate on The Word Desire and studying Scriptures alone … Continue reading Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible Part 2
Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible: Part 1
I once engaged a friend in a discussion where he asked how he can regain a passion for studying the word of God. From a personal perspective, I agreed to do a write up for him to read. This was done about a year ago. But going through my archives, I felt it worth sharing … Continue reading Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible: Part 1
TULIP and Reformed Theology: Perseverance of the Saints By R.C. Sproul
Writing to the Philippians, Paul says, “He who has begun a good work in you will perfect it to the end” (Phil. 1:6). Therein is the promise of God that what He starts in our souls, He intends to finish. So the old axiom in Reformed theology about the perseverance of the saints is this: … Continue reading TULIP and Reformed Theology: Perseverance of the Saints By R.C. Sproul