Monthly Archives: June 2014

Martin Luther on Church Government

Apology of the Augsburg Confession (by Philipp Melanchton), Luther’s friend: Of the Ministry – Article V. 1] That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. For through the Word and … Continue reading

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False Prophets and the Seeker-Sensitive Church

I had a dream in 2007 that was a prophetic warning against me being involved in ministry in any church showing signs of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement (which I now understand is the majority). It has taken me a while to … Continue reading

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Biblical Idealists vs Pragmatists

Recently a loved one labeled me an “idealist”: I think he intended it as a rebuke–as something I should be ashamed of, and change. But I am happy to accept this label, because it is Biblical to be an idealist. … Continue reading

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Romans 3: Initial Justification: By the Cross, Not the Law

The Apostle Paul makes the distinction between cheap grace antinomianism (3:5-8) and Jewish ‘law-salvation’ (3:20-21, 28) from his Gospel, which brings wretched, depraved sinners into a right relationship with God on the basis of faith alone in the blood of … Continue reading

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Where Did the Conservative Holiness Movement Come From? – ConservativeHoliness.org

Further Reading on the History of the Conservative Holiness Movement Black, Brian. The Holiness Heritage. Thornton, Wallace. The Conservative Holiness Movement: A Historical Appraisal. —–. Radical Righteousness. Sidwell, Mark. “The Conservative Holiness Movement” – http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/docs/474/231458/SidwellMarkConservativeHoliness.pdf Snider, William. “The History of … Continue reading

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Romans 2: Hypocritical Judging and the Judaizers

The Apostle Paul judges the hypocritical judging of the Judaizers, at the church of Rome, because they were evil.

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God of Elijah – Disciple

Bring on the show down How long will you waver between two opinions If the Lord is God, follow Him But if Baal is god, follow him. There are 450 prophets of Baal and just one of me So it … Continue reading

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Romans 1: Lordship Salvation and God’s Wrath

The Apostle Paul introduces his letter to the Romans, with two major themes of salvation: holiness and the wrath of God:–“holiness or Hell.” The first section speaks of Gospel holiness (1:1-17); the second section speaks of the wrath of God … Continue reading

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Antinomianism: Reformed Theology’s Unwelcome Guest? – Dr. Mark Jones

—– Description originally from here. an·ti·no·mi·an noun [an-ti-ˈnō-mē-ən] One who holds that under the Gospel dispensation of grace the moral law is of no use or obligation because faith alone is necessary to salvation. —Merriam-Webster’s dictionary Hotly debated since the … Continue reading

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The Seeker-Sensitive Movement: A Bibliography

All the books in this bibliography are from an anti-seeker-sensitive viewpoint; the viewpoint I heartily agree with! Because the Seeker-Sensitive Movement is SUCH AN ABOMINATION! DeWaay, Bob. Redefining Christianity: Understanding the Purpose Driven Movement. Springfield, MO: 21st Century Press, 2006. … Continue reading

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