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Category Archives: Holiness
Christian Cowardice
Cowardice leads to wickedness. It is as much, or more, to be overthrown as any other sin in our life. As with any other sin, the answer is to get closer to God and begin ferociously obeying, strengthening yourself after every failure with repentance, tears, and a renewed commitment in the Holy Spirit. All cowards have their place in the lake of fire, the second death (Rev. 21:8). Continue reading
Posted in Holiness, Miscellaneous
Tagged Ahab, cowardice, Jezebel, Naboth's Vineyard, Revelation 21:8
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The “Broader Framework” of Salvation at the Heart of the Apostle Paul’s Teaching
Today I wrote on Facebook that I would pay my entire retirement account if by doing so I could magically impart an understanding of the preface of Matthew J. Thomas’ new edition of Paul’s “Works of the Law” in the … Continue reading
Are We “Sinners Saved by Grace” or “Formerly Sinners, But Now Saved by Grace”?
“Sinner” or “sinners” is used 67 times in the Bible and, in almost every case, sinners are contrasted with the righteous. An excellent example is Psalm 1:5: “Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Evangelicals, Gospel, Holiness, Modern Doctrines
Tagged John Chrysostom, Romans 6, Romans 6 23, sinners saved by grace
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Leaving Nominalism Behind: How to Become a Disciple
This was shared 7 times on Facebook. That’s a lot for me. I thought I would share it here too. I got an email today from a man who wants to stop living a nominal Christian life, and his initial … Continue reading
Righteousness Is from the Lord
Hosea 10:12 Orthodox Study Bible (based on Septuagint*): “Sow to yourselves in righteousness; Gather in the fruit of life; Light for yourselves the light of knowledge; Seek the Lord till the fruits of righteousness come upon you.” NASB (1995 version): … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holiness
Tagged gift of righteousness, god's righteousness, righteousness, seeking the Lord
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A Good Understand Have All Those Who Do (Psalm 111:10)
This morning I wrote on Facebook: As I think through my list of Christians I admire, both in the present and over the last 2,000 years—both the ones close to me and the ones I only hear about or hear … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holiness, Miscellaneous, Modern Doctrines
Tagged George Whitefield, John Wesley, obedience, psalm 111:10
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How the Church Was One: The Only True Source of Unity
The early churches were united as God’s family. Jesus was Lord and the Father was, well, the Father of the family. The one thing to do in that family was to love and obey the Father through the Lordship of … Continue reading
Posted in Early Christianity, Holiness, Unity
Tagged cyprian, Division, early church fathers, greatest commandments, heresy, Pope Stephen I, Unity
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Aphiemi: Release or Forgive?
It is hard to forgive someone who did not repent. It is hard to understand even why we should. In fact, some who have wronged us are happy to have wronged us and are not looking to be forgiven. We … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Holiness
Tagged aphiemi, forgiveness, Lord's prayer, Matthew 18 23-35, Matthew 6, mercy, parable of unforgiving steward, release
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The Sufferings of Christ
I already published a quick post this morning, but I have to add this as well. Last night and this morning both, I told God that while I understand the cross mentally and theologically, I do not feel it like … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Evangelicals, Gospel, Holiness, Protestants
Tagged atonement, Christ's passion, cross of Christ, martin luther, sufferings of Christ
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