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Captivity

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Ron Francis

I posted a long comment on Mike’s blog today. I always appreciate your integration of Greek into your posts. I never had the discipline to actually fully get into myself. It is interesting the KJV and Geneva Bibles do translate it similarly. 8 Wherefore it says,“Having ascending to the height he led captivecaptivity,He gave gifts to… Continue reading Captivity

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The Real Chosen

September 30, 2024 Ron Francis

https://mikeratliff.wordpress.com/2024/09/28/chosen-before-the-foundation-of-the-world/#more-3605?page_id=3605 Mike opens the week with some real meat. I can’t help but think this can be summed up in the first Q&A of the Westminster Catechism. Shorter Catechism Q. 1. What is the chief end of man?A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. I highlighted a few of Mike’s… Continue reading The Real Chosen

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Psalm 58

September 28, 2024 Ron Francis

Here is the link to an interesting article on Psalm 58. Christ’s Cursing Song—Abortion And Rebirth In Psalm 58 (Part 1) It’s probably not one sung frequently in church, even in the modern versions. Here are some versions. Psalm 58:1-5 Scottish Psalm 58:6-11 Scottish Psalm 58 Modern Version Psalm 58 KJV I have to say… Continue reading Psalm 58

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Machen: Faith Is Not A Meritorious Work

September 25, 2024 Ron Francis

Good post byTONY PHELPSonSeptember 24, 2024| Comment Faith is not a meritorious work; the New Testament never says that a man is saved on account of his faith, but always that he is saved through his faith. Faith is the means which the Holy Spirit uses to apply to the individual soul the benefits of Christ’s… Continue reading Machen: Faith Is Not A Meritorious Work