I’m thinking of sending this to my friend Tony one of the deacons at the small reformed church I’m connect with. I’m curious of what his comment would be on on Mike’s interpretation and the implications…maybe it’s my “stump the pastor” moment… Despite what Mike says it does seem like it’s a form of works… Continue reading Striving….
Category: John Bunyan
It’s Uncommon to See a List of Many Areas of False Direction in Faith
This was a new one. In the article many others I frequently encounter at just mentioned. I do think historically we are attracted to many “false” Ways. I’ve recognized many, probably all of the list Marsha West writes about. But the ideas of the mid, Ultra/Hyper and Acts 28 dispensations have not really been in… Continue reading It’s Uncommon to See a List of Many Areas of False Direction in Faith
Mike Ratliff’s concluding Doctinal discussion is a fitting ending. And Mike is right the purpose is to stimulate our own study into these truths. From reading my own blog you may know how much I quote from John 6, but this expanded passage that Mike quotes from in Chapter 10 is also important to understand.… Continue reading
Seeds and Soils
Recently returned from a wonderful trip to two Greek Islands. I found Mike’s post this morning worth reading. Enjoy. https://mikeratliff.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/the-parable-of-the-soils/#more-8060?page_id=8060 Seeds and SoilsI can think of a number of people, even some couples we knew over our years of faith that reflect the conditions of the soil in this parable. And as Mike says it’s… Continue reading Seeds and Soils
Rainbow Trout 