Faith and Christianity – Page 65

I found myself wondering about Greg Koukl’s latest post. https://www.str.org/w/-society-says-relativism I did like the comment ….. “morality is reduced to mere power, either the power of the government or the power of the majority.” I will try to stick with a reformed Biblical understanding, but it takes some work to understand it in context. Even Jesus had… Continue reading “Society Says” Relativism

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Idolatry…..

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ron Francis

Wow, it’s been a month since my last post. I’m always struck by the Bible’s discussion of idolatry. At least in the old forms they always had an image. Often couched in a way that even implies trying to worship the true God, but in false ways. Remember: Exodus 32:4 4 And he received them… Continue reading Idolatry…..

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New Year’s

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Ron Francis

Well I’m a bit late and I’ve been neglecting my blog for awhile. One of the goals I have for 2024 is just to finish the NT Bible reading I left undone last year. Another week or two and that will be finished. I also plan to begin a comprehensive reading of the major Doctrinal… Continue reading New Year’s

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Good Works

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Ron Francis

I made a comment on Mike’s post the other day… Back to the Good Works theme….The Bible does seem abundantly clear, dead men/women can’t do anything. This includes saving themselves or doing “good” works that God recognizes. The Westminster Confession has a chapter on Works. It starts and ends with these paragraphs.. CHAPTER 16Of Good… Continue reading Good Works