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What Is Free Will? R. C. Sproul

10 Aug 2021 Michael A

In Sproul’s lecture, he began by describing the humanistic concept of free will; then he described the biblical view of free will via the writings of Jonathan Edwards; Martin Luther; and St. Augustine; finally, he provided his own brief description. The crux of his lecture was that motive (inclination, intention, desire) precedes choice; and to have the ability to choose is free will. He explained further, that mankind’s ability to choose was impacted by the fall; and he clarified how our choice-making has been impacted.

Cleansing: A Covenant Blessing by C H Spurgeon; Ezekiel 25-36; Part 5

9 Aug 2021 Michael A

GOD BEGINS TO DEAL WITH HIS PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE YET IN SIN. He does not make promises of purification to them upon condition that they cleanse themselves; but He comes to them according to the riches of His grace, even when they are dead in trespasses and sins. He finds them in all their defilement, rebellion, and iniquity, and He deals with them just as they are. His grace stoops to the ruin of the fall and lifts us up from it. If the covenant of grace did not deal with sinners as sinners I should be afraid to come to Christ; but…

Idolatry, Why God Hates It; Re: Ezekiel 36:31, by J.D. Davies: Part 4

6 Aug 2021 Michael A

The following description of idolatry is the best I have ever read. The author discusses the passage of scripture surrounding verse 31; his description of idolatry explains fully why God called them to loathe themselves. Furthermore, if you have been wanting a clear definition of ‘repentance,’ then, knowing the contents of this post will enable you to be much closer to that; or if you have been wondering what is wrong with your repentance, then the answer may lie herein. However, if you have read the other 3 parts to this mini series, then you realize that only God can bless you with such repentance. Stay in His means of grace, and do as is stated in Proverb 2:1-10, seek His truth like one seeks gold and silver, and cry out to him for understanding…

This Is Why Most People Are Going To Hell – Voddie Baucham

3 Aug 2021 Michael A

In the 12 minute sermon excerpt of this post Dr. Voddie Baucham uses scripture to explain why most people are going to hell; that includes, most Christians also. He explains sin, repentance, faith in terms of how it looks in a person’s real-life experience. He talks briefly about the preachers who lead people onto the broad way of destruction and the kinds of beliefs that keep one there and he contrasts those beliefs with biblical truth

Wilderness Preparation (Psalm 90) by Pastor Kenneth Stewart

1 Aug 2021 Michael A

Pastor Kenneth Stewart sermon on Psalm 90 talks about the sin of unbelief, how Israel was chastised; God’s purpose in chastening; how we ought to receive it; meditation being the source of prayer. Sermon highlights are provided to give one a sense of what Stewart’s 48 minute sermon contains. I listened to it 4 times over the past several days because I thought it to be very beneficial.

The Consciousness of Sin in the works of J. Gresham Machen

28 Jul 2021 Michael A

J. Gresham Machen (1881–1937), a leading Reformed theologian, argued in many of his works that the “consciousness of sin” was foundational to Christianity. This video explores why Machen considered it so important. Works quoted: Christianity and Liberalism (1923) What Is Faith? (1925) The Christian View of Man (1937) [A 13 minute video preceded by bulleted highlight points]

They did not Cry Out to Me – Reverend Romesh Prakashpalan

9 Jul 2021 Michael A

The sermon in this post is about a common fundamental problem that people of faith experience – turning from God to idols. Reverend Romesh Prakashpalan’s sermon is on Hosea 7:14 And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. [KJV] The sermon will enable you to see what ‘rebellion’ against God looks like; some common idols; and you will be given the cure

Psalm 51 Performed By Sons of Korah In A Contemporary Arrangement

12 Apr 2021 Michael A

My purpose in posting Psalms recently is to show that scripture can be arranged in a contemporary manner; furthermore, all who sing and listen can be certain that they are hearing music that is approved by God, He wrote the lyrics. Hearers and singers can also be sure that the content is doctrinally sound and edifying. No one can say that about contemporary Christian music in general; some has a trace of doctrine….

The Heart of the Gospel, by Dr. Patrick Ramsey

25 Mar 2021 Michael A

Dr. Ramsey’s text is 1 Corinthians 15: 1-10 which he expounds to help his listeners understand that the cross is the heart of the gospel; that without it there could be no gospel; that the gospel is able to save those who believe because it is empowered by God to deal with our sin; the benefits we experience when we believe the gospel – that the gospel removes the guilt and defilement that sin causes; that those who are united to Christ by faith receive these blessings…28 minute mp4, sermon highlights provided

A Picture of Biblical Repentance

23 Mar 2021 Michael A

This post contains a few verses that refer mostly to how sinners ought to view themselves during repentance; furthermore, Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven;” suggest such attitudes and thoughts about oneself. The beatitudes were Jesus’ description of His true kingdom citizens; the truly regenerate; those truly born-again. Note what the first verse says about how God feels when He is sinned against; and how those who sin against Him should view themselves during repentance (please read the context of the following verses on your own for greater understanding).
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