The Sinner’s Prayer and the NAFWB
The Southern Baptist Convention just finished their annual convention. One significant debate was over a resolution regarding the “Sinner’s Prayer.” David Platt expressed some serious concerns over the prayer: Should it not concern us that there is no such superstitious prayer in the New Testament? Should it not concern us that the Bible never uses...
Discipline, or Judgment?
Is there any difference between the judgment of God and His discipline? How can we tell? (You may want to get your Bible out for this one.) These questions were sparked by a sermon from Matthew 18 a while back on forgiveness and the parable of the unforgiving servant. The last two verses in that...
How an Arminian Can Read Romans 8 and Think Apostasy Is Possible
Have you ever wondered, “How can a Calvinist read Hebrews 6 and not believe in the possibility of a true Christian turning from Christ to be an apostate?” I have. Or maybe you’re a Calvinist and you think, “How could an Arminian read Romans 8 and think apostasy for a true Christian is possible?” That’s...
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Two False Extremes Related to Apostasy
The issue of apostasy has come upon me. I haven’t sought it out. About a month ago a friend asked me what I thought about it (I didn’t respond). Another friend has mentioned he isn’t sure what he thinks about it. And I’m teaching a class on assurance of salvation right now on Wednesday nights...
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