The Word and the Spirit | The Institute for Creation Research — Read on http://www.icr.org/article/13988/ This devotional explains why the Bible has so much meaning and inspiration for some people, but not for others. That difference is the Holy Spirit who authored the Scriptures in the first place. The Spirit brings the Word of GodContinue reading “The Word and the Spirit”
Author Archives: Noble Berean II
Spurgeon on the Necessity of Regeneration for Salvation
In the daily devotional book, Christian Sermon Classics: Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon, in the message given for March 6 based on John 3:7, “Ye must be born again” (KJV), Spurgeon begins the devotional, “Regeneration is a subject which lies at the very basis of salvation, and we should be very diligent to takeContinue reading “Spurgeon on the Necessity of Regeneration for Salvation”
AIG’s Latest Series Aimed at Refuting the YEE Teaching Taking Hold Amongst Creationists
In Ken Ham’s article, “Pausing for a Leaven Warning,” on the Answers in Genesis (AIG) website (https://answersingenesis.org/young-earth-evolution/pausing-leaven-warning/), he makes the significant point that “even a small error can unlock a door leading to a major issue” in reference to laying out the efforts of the AIG staff of producing the series of articles about theContinue reading “AIG’s Latest Series Aimed at Refuting the YEE Teaching Taking Hold Amongst Creationists”
A 5th Century Patristic Debate Sheds Unusual Light on the Controversial Ascription ‘Mary, Mother of God’
The article “Is Mary the Mother of God” by Hunter Hindsman on The Gospel Coalition website, see https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/unity-christ-cyril/, begins with the statement, “Mary is the mother of God.” This phrase has been enshrined in the Hail Mary, a common Roman Catholic prayer, and may evoke the chagrin in former Catholics who’ve converted to Protestantism: Isn’tContinue reading “A 5th Century Patristic Debate Sheds Unusual Light on the Controversial Ascription ‘Mary, Mother of God’”
Tracing the History of the Concept of Deep Time in Geology and its Erosion of the Churches’ Theological Foundations
The article “Where Did the Idea of ‘Millions of Years’ Come From?” (https://answersingenesis.org/theory-of-evolution/millions-of-years/where-did-the-idea-of-millions-of-years-come-from/) by Dr. Larry Mortenson of Answers in Genesis, traces the history of the deep time concept that arose in the field of geology in the late 18th century. It describes how this quickly took hold in academia and then the Church inContinue reading “Tracing the History of the Concept of Deep Time in Geology and its Erosion of the Churches’ Theological Foundations”
EXCURSION THROUGH ROMANS
Romans is considered to be a foundational book in the Bible by biblical scholars and students and therefore it is crucial for all Christians to learn the fundamental doctrines of our Faith by mastering this epistle written by the Apostle Paul. It is not just an epistle to the Christians in Rome of Paul’s dayContinue reading “EXCURSION THROUGH ROMANS”
Theonomic Treatment of Capital Punishment for Apostasy
In the article CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR APOSTASY (postmillennialworldview.com/2022/04/08/ot-penal-sanctions-and-apostasy/) on the Postmillenial Worldview website, Dr. Kenneth Gentry clears up the popular misconception that Deuteronomy 13 establishes capital punishment for unbelief. He applies a new covenant perspective (New Testament) in understanding apostasy and excomunication covered in Deut 13 and 17:2-7 in terms of the theonomic ethic. The connectionContinue reading “Theonomic Treatment of Capital Punishment for Apostasy”
The Apostolic Teaching of Spiritual Gifts for the Church Today — Part 2
Part 1 https://wordpress.com/post/grace-messenger.com/564 In this article I begin to examine the idea of the cessation of the spiritual gifts after the Apostolic era held by many Christians and present an opposing argument that is solely based on the Scriptures. This series of articles, beginning with Part 1, advocates for the continuationist position. Cessationists claim thatContinue reading “The Apostolic Teaching of Spiritual Gifts for the Church Today — Part 2”
Recommending a Teaching Series of Biblical Eschatology
“Are We Living in the Last Days – Online Course” by Brian Godawa (https://godawa-online-courses.teachable.com/courses/) contains multiple series of teaching content that address the eschatological passages of the New Testament from the interpretive standpoint of preterism and challenges the prevailing views steeped primarily in premillennialism. Preterism is an orthodox scripture-centric hermeneutic that has solid scholarly andContinue reading “Recommending a Teaching Series of Biblical Eschatology”
The Supreme Gift of the Ages – Part 3
The Supreme Gift of the Ages — Part 2 The next phrase at hand in John 3:16 is “shall not perish.” As part of the conclusion of this verse, it begins the purpose statement about the mission of God’s Son: To save a people that are perishing. So what is the nature of this condition thatContinue reading “The Supreme Gift of the Ages – Part 3”
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