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
Where is the Emergent Movement Today
Read an interesting article this morning. I would say from my perspective this is one of the major influences of where the “visible” church has evolved in the past 40 years. I can personally relate to studying and even teaching some of the mystical practices discussed. Much of that I left behind, but I’m probably… Continue reading Where is the Emergent Movement Today
The Way of Salvation
Mike Ratliff does an excellent job in clearly explaining this basic Biblical Doctrine. I encourage all to read it. Verse 10 tells us that our salvation is God’s good work. We are newly born in Christ Jesus. Why? We are newly created for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.… Continue reading The Way of Salvation
Suffering, Persecution, Justice and Judgment
Mike’s post here is a good message. It got me thinking about a lot of things. I would add that in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus closed what we call the Beatitudes or Blessings with these words: Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of… Continue reading Suffering, Persecution, Justice and Judgment
Rainbow Trout 