But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
Distinguishing God’s Will and His Precepts: A Brief Study of Calvin’s Biblical-theological Teaching Featured
Written by john_hendryxD. Scott Meadows
John Calvin wrote that “God’s will is . . . the cause of all things, [which makes] his providence the determinative principle for all human plans and works, not only in order to display its force in the elect, who are ruled by the Holy Spirit, but also to compel...
Can We Get Meaning and Purpose out of Life by Being a Good Person? Featured
Written by john_hendryxThose who attempt to get meaning, purpose and satisfaction out of life by being a good person will be sadly disappointed. If we want justice in the world we ought to be careful what we wish for, because more often than not, the injustice is our own. The problem with the world is not simply "out...
Can a Person Self-Identify as a Homosexual and Continue a Gay Lifestyle and be a Christian? Featured
Written by john_hendryxA visitor claimed that someone could still self-identify and continue a gay lifestyle and be a Christian.
Response:If a person goes to Christ to save them from hell, but does not want Him to save them from sin, then it is a false understanding of the gospel. Christ saves us from sins' guilt AND...
The Resurrection of Jesus and the Early Church Featured
Written by john_hendryxMany of the first Christians genuinely believed they witnessed Christ's physical resurrection from the dead (over 500 of them - 1 Cor 15:1-8). Including some who initially opposed it like Paul. The writings of the New Testament took place in the same generation as when it took place (early). And...
Some Thoughts From Calvin for Reformation Day Featured
Written by john_hendryx
by John Calvin
OUR feeling of ignorance, vanity, want, weakness, in short, depravity and corruption, reminds us, that in the Lord, and none but He, dwell the true light of wisdom, solid virtue, exuberant goodness. We are accordingly urged by our own evil things to consider the good things of...
Thor, Zeus, Orbiting Teapots and the Error of Equivocation Featured
Written by john_hendryxTwo of the most common errors modern web atheists commit are the CATEGORY ERRORand the ERROR of EQUIVOCATION.
CATEGORY ERROR an error in logic in which one category of a thing is presented as belonging to another category.
Ex - Comparing rocks to snails, animate with inanimate,...
Dear Atheist Friends (and Other Skeptics) Featured
Written by john_hendryxDear atheist friends,
If there is one thing I know for certain it is that I am not better than you. My purpose here is not to try to convince you that I am morally superior to you. Clearly, I am not. Neither am I the least bit interested in promoting my tribe. You are not our enemy. I am just like...
Cognitive dissonance is a state of conflict occurring within a person when they hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. The conflict produces feelings of discomfort which the individual seeks to relieve by convincing himself they do not exist, or by adopting some other type of...Why does the Bible ask people to repent and believe if they are unable to respond? Featured
Written by john_hendryxQuestion:
Why does the Bible ask people to repent and believe if they are unable to respond?
Answer:
That's an important question... As R. C. Sproul once said, "God is not going to negotiate His holiness to accomodate us". As fallen creatures God does not lower the bar of his holiness He...
When I was a college freshman before I was a Christian, a friend of mine and I were on some mind altering substance and we decided to take a drive. He was driving towards the mountains.
I said, "let's take this road."
He asked, "where does it go?."
I answered "nowhere"
He replied, "I like that place."...
In Prayer We Come as Humble Suppliants for Mercy Featured
Written by john_hendryx
by John Calvin
In prayer, we yield all confidence in ourselves and humbly plead for pardon
8. We come as humble suppliants for mercy
Authors: john_hendryx...
Slavery and the Idols of our Culture Featured
Written by john_hendryxHave you ever noticed how many of our country's social problems are directly or indirectly connected to the idol of sex? You have abortion (millions dead), pornography, human trafficking, STDs, perversions, the gnostic belief that our body is not core to our identity, and that is just scratching...
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THE GOSPEL IS A MESSAGE ABOUT:
1. GOD
1. Is. 6:1-5, 5:16; Rev.4:8-11. God is Holy.
2. Dan. 4:35; Ps. 135:6. God is Sovereign.
3. 1 Jn. 4:8,16. God is Love.
4. Heb. 12:29. God is a Communing Fire.
5. Gen. 17:1; Jer. 32:17; Is. 43:13; Amos 9:2-3. God is Omnipotent.
6. Ps. 139:1-6; Rom....
Sinners Before an Infinitely Holy God Featured
Written by john_hendryxThe following is a negative response by a visitor to the Christian belief that those who trust in their morality will end up in hell - that good morality is not what makes a Christian.
Visitor:I don’t accept a belief system [like yours] that preaches equality. So even if I am a better human...
How Do You Know All Things Can Be Explained by Natural Causes? Featured
Written by john_hendryxAtheist: A supernatural explanation of the universe is wrong because it cannot be explained by natural causes.
Response: Your assertion reveals an a priori commitment to naturalism. You conclude that all things must be explained by natural causes by assuming that all things must be explained by...
Atheist Says You Should Not Lie to Your Children Featured
Written by john_hendryxAtheist: It is wrong to teach the Bible to your children because you're lying to them.
Response: Didn't you say you were an atheist who believes in evolution? Your assertion is actually self-refuting. I'll show why below.
First, I do believe lying is wrong. But for the sake of argument, if all human...
Is right simply what makes the most people happy? Featured
Written by john_hendryxAtheist: Objective morality can be arrived at with reason alone and we should all be obligated to live by it. Right is simply what makes the most people happy.
Response: I am not sure you understand the implications of your assertions. Given your worldview you have no reason to believe in...
Repentance is not forsaking sin that you may turn to Christ. It is turning to Christ that you might forsake sin.
When we trust in Jesus Christ we do not simply go to a generic Jesus, but to Jesus Christ, the Savior from sin (Matt 1:21). You do not merely believe in Jesus' existence to be saved...
Why do Christian's Always Talk About Salvation? Featured
Written by john_hendryxWhat do Christians mean when they say that people need to be "saved"?
Do we mean that people need to just modify their behavior and obey God's law? It would be great if it were that simple, but that is not what we mean.
It means, rather, that human beings are prisoners, captives and slaves to...
Be Content With Your Present Condition Featured
Written by john_hendryxby Thomas Brooks
If the saints have such an excellent, such a transcendent, and such a matchless portion, oh then, let them be content with their present condition, let them sit down satisfied and contented, though they have but a handful of meal in their barrel, and a little oil in a cruse, 1 Kings...
The Providence of God After the Pattern of Christ Featured
Written by john_hendryx
by Thomas Boston
Observe the providence of God in the dispensations of it, about the man Christ, the most noble and august object of it, more valuable than a thousand worlds. Did not Providence keep this course with Him, first humbling Him, then exalting Him, and lifting Him up? First bringing Him...
How We Ought to Respond to Difficult Providences Featured
Written by john_hendryx
by Thomas Boston
In your sufferings,"Consider His holiness and justice, showing he wrongs you not;His mercy and goodness, that it is not worse;His sovereignty, that it may silence you:His infinite wisdom and love, that may satisfy you in it."
A spirit brought down to their lot.
Their lot is a low...
Question: Does a person have a choice when God deals with their heart?
Response: All people without exception are called to repent and believe the gospel. God holds no one back from believing. However, due to a corruption of nature all people who hear the gospel reject it. But those whom he inwardly...
"In studying divine covenants in general, one is treading through understanding God's Redemptive Plan throughout history. This is a matter of Eternal Salvation. It answers the question: How may a sinful man approach God (Exodus 3:5)?"Herman Witsius
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Quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word Featured
Written by john_hendryx
by Thomas Manton
1. What is quickening?
2. Why asked of God?
First, What is this quickening? Quickening in scripture is put for two things:—
1. For regeneration, or the first infusion of the life of grace; as Eph. 2:5, 'And you that were dead in trespasses and sins hath he quickened;' that is,...
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