Pastor James shared Horatius Bonar’s thoughts on the matter. Take a gander and see how scripture qualifies and expresses the need, place and purpose of living in obedience to Christ. While these conversations are always on the table, the two “sides” are both biblically rebuked. First, the person who suggests that he is right before…
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What is Saving Faith? | Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
When considering saving faith it is often misunderstood that belief begins and remains with just accepting the truth as true. Scripture shows that believing in reality and believing in the flesh are two different things. Believing by definition is “trust” in the truth of Christ, not just agreement with the truth of Christ. Romans 10:3…
A Good Thought and Reminder
Copied from TableTalk Magazine Dec 1st, 2011 written by Nicholas Batzig (Attributes below) Bernard of Clairvaux once mentioned an old man who, upon hearing about any professing Christian who fell into sin, would say to himself: “He fell today; I may fall tomorrow.” The apostle Paul commended the same mindset when he wrote, “let anyone…
Should Christians Fear God? Sermon
For many Christians, God is certainly a merciful God but also a terrifying reality. What does the bible say about how the believer should fear God? After all, the scripture teaches that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.” Take some time to follow the word through this critical and beautiful doctrine.
Response to “Sinner’s Prayer” and Decisional Regeneration
My brother in Christ, Eddie Dalcour, Ph.D. of Christian Defense Ministrieshas prepared a good response to the issue of the latest SBC Resolution on the Sinner’s Prayer. I will be posting a line-by-line response soon and Lord willing, we will be answering this and other issues in a public venue. Please find Eddie’s words and contemplate…
What John 3:16 Really Says
We hosted this panel in California and Dr.s Dalcour and Downing give a wonderful exposition on this text. Please watch and listen several times. For more teaching and podcasts, visit AnchoringFaith.org the site for Pastor James H. Tippins TRANSCRIPT What John 3:16 Really Says “Dr. Downing” A literal translation