JI Packer: The verb elect means “To select, or choose out.” The biblical doctrine of election is that before Creation God selected out of the human race, foreseen as fallen (did you read that last phrase? not foreseen as choosing God, but foreseen as fallen, while they were yet enemies), those whom he would redeem, [...]
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I found this brief list to be a helpful beginning or overview of understanding some of the differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. Chart: Dispensationalism vs Covenantalism, comparing the two theologies and providing a short list of proponents. Dispensational Theology Covenant Theology Most are Arminian, but many are Amyraldian (4-point Calvinist). Usually Calvinist. Usually does [...]
On his blog today, John Piper reflects on how reading G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy impacted his own life. Despite Chesterton’s Anti-Calvinistic position, the book drove Piper deeper in his appreciation of these biblical truths. If I thought his broadsides against predestination really hit home and undid true biblical doctrine, I would keep my mouth shut or [...]
We have been discussing Postmodern thought processes, truth, and whether or not there are non-essential truths when it comes to salvation. It seems best to speak of doctrine that is more central to salvation or more foundational to salvation rather than essential or non-essential. I have included the drawing above to help demonstrate what needs [...]
Dr. Russ Moore has a well written article on why we need more depth than simply Veggie Tales (By the way, I do enjoy watching some of them) and what it means to preach Christ. Preaching Christ is not minimalistic, but whole-istic when it comes to the truths of Scripture. Have you ever seen the [...]
2 Timothy 3:16-17 16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Any discussion on such a subject, non-essential truth, is a dangerous discussion. What is the bare minimum truth we [...]
I have relatively few quotes from this sermon. It was one that I simply had to just sit and listen in amazement of what Christ accomplished and how little I deserved any part of it. At pastor’s conferences certain messages can be aimed directly at pastors, others can be more academic in nature. Dr. Sproul [...]
I have just returned from attending the second T4G conference and want to try to share a few quotes and thoughts from the conference. First, some may be interested to know that the sermons are available for free download. All were good but I would highly recommend Ligon Duncan’s, R.C. Sproul’s, and John MacArthur’s. Ligon [...]
Happy Reformation Day to all! While this post is normally dedicated to a Puritan of the Week, it seemed wrong to overlook one pivotal individual, Martin Luther, who laid the foundation for much of the Puritan writings. It was on this day in 1517 that Luther hammered his 95 Theses to the door of the [...]
Known best for his commentary on the whole bible, of which Charles Spurgeon said, “If I must have only one commentary, and had read Matthew Henry as I have, I do not know but what I should choose Poole. He is a very prudent and judicious commentator… not so pithy and witty by far as [...]
