Confessions and Catechisms – Page 4

I was going to write a comment on Mike Ratliff’s site but decided to just reblog it. Too long. If you read it listen to his words of challenge. I write this to illustrate a bit of how I try to follow that exhortation. I’m talking about getting into the Word of God, praying and… Continue reading The Grace of Christ….

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Our Condition of Perishing…..

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Ron Francis

I follow Cripplegate regularly, but rarely refer to it. This morning I started reading this new series at their third post. If you take the time to read it I’d suggest also looking at some of the recent discussion I’ve seen about hell….a subject not frequently mentioned in church, and even if taught it’s likely… Continue reading Our Condition of Perishing…..

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Walking in Works

February 1, 2026 Ron Francis

The message Mike Ratliff posted is short and certainly right on. I checked his translation and the LSB to the KJV and they all say the same thing with similar words…the message is clear. You can’t earn Salvation no matter what our works (good) are. Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and… Continue reading Walking in Works

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Of Good Works

January 30, 2026 Ron Francis

I felt encouraged to read closely and pay attention to Mike’s message today…. Some of these are directly inline with some thinking I’m currently working on through… “Some “evangelical leaders” in our time will tell you that transformation is actually part of the gospel and that the evidence of salvation is how busy a person… Continue reading Of Good Works