Timely article Mike. Not a message we hear often today. If one searches on The Regulative Principle of Worship a number of other good articles can be found explaining this Reformed Biblical concept, summarized in both the Westminster and Belgic Confessions. Most ignore it today, and practice whatever they wish or will or feel good… Continue reading Strange Fire
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The Necessity of Preaching Repentance
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by Mike Ratliff
29 Being then the children of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man. 30 Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, 31 because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.” Acts 17:29-31 (NASB)
You don’t have to look very hard to find Christians who disagree with our commitment to preach the genuine gospel that the Apostles and our Saviour preached. One of the points of contention in this debate is the necessity or preaching repentance. Many who are opposed to repentance being a necessary component of salvation see it as…
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Luke 9 – 53rd Day Reading
There are several points to be reflected upon in this chapter, so let's focus as we approach Easter and Passover this week on the reality of who Christ is: Luk 9:18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that… Continue reading Luke 9 – 53rd Day Reading
Luke 8 – A few thoughts, but not a commentary
I might title this Jesus care for women. But even that might be taken as controversial in today's modern church. Much like my growth in faith that has led me to a deeper belief in what the Bible actually says about Creation and Miracles and Doctrine, I do actually believe there is a purpose to… Continue reading Luke 8 – A few thoughts, but not a commentary