Category: Calvinism
Subject: Calvinism
Sermon: Our Calling (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)
A discussion of “choosing” and “predestination” using 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 as the primary text, with references to Ephesians 1.
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Sermon: The Bible Doctrine of Imputation
The prevalence of the false doctrine of Calvinism in our religious world have led many to misundertand what is actually taught by the scriptures of the concept of Imputation. The lesson reveals the truth about the subject.
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Sermon: The Fundamental Principles of Calvinism
An examination of Calvinism, especially as it pertains to the redemption of men. Referenced in the Lesson is the Acrostic TULIP, which is commonly used to summarize the tenets.
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Sermon: TULIP – An Examination of Calvinism
The lesson concisely examines and refutes the five major tenets of Calvinism, found in the acrostic TULIP. (Total Depravity; Unconditional Election; Limited Atonement; Irresistable Grace; Perseverance of the Saints).
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Grace Turned into Lewdness
Our title is a reference to Jude’s warning concerning false teachers who had come to trouble brethren. “For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 4).
The word lewdness (or lasciviousness, KJV) means “unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence” (Thayer). The description in seen not only in the consequences of the doctrine espoused by these evil men, but also in the actions taken by those emboldened by the doctrine. Note in Jude’s epistle:
Sermon: The Sovereignty of God
An explanation of the Bible doctrine of God’s sovereignty, together with a refutation of false teaching regarding the same. (Specifically, the erroneous view espoused by Calvinists).
Sermon: Is There Anything I Have to Do?
More and more religious people are insistent that man has to do nothing to be saved, save to trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Is this a scriptural concept? No, it is not!
I Press On
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me” (Philippians 1:12). Paul’s words here are often passed over in favor of quoting the two that follow. “Brethren I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (1:13-14).
But, verse 12 adds much to the thought Paul is expressing in the text. Primarily, it states the fact that Paul had not yet attained whatever “that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me” is. What is it? The glorious prize! The crown of righteousness!
You have two religious attitudes that prevail in our day. The first is the view that because I have been saved, the attaining of the goal is a fait accompli. I may should press on, but I don’t have to press on. I am saved. I am going to heaven. My eternal destiny is set.
The second is that expressed by Paul in our text. He was saved, but he knew that the crown of righteousness had not yet been awarded. As such, he lived with purpose. He sought daily to maintain his relationship with the Lord, pressing forward to attain the goal. He did not want to become a castaway! (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:27). Paul’s attitude is the correct one. Don’t presume, get to work!
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Sermon: Christ, Our Peace
A discussion of the entire context of Ephesians, chapter 2. The sermon establishes the central position of Jesus Christ in our scheme of redemption, and refutes the false dichotomy that salvation by Grace precludes the necessity of obedience.
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
Lesson 9 of 9, Fall 2016 Gospel Meeting. Speaker: Jeremiah Cox.
A helpful explanation of the Lord’s words on the cross when He died for our sins. The text of Psalm 22 is used to explain the phrase.
Invitation: No Partiality with God
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Paul, in Colossians 3:18-25, gives numerous exhortations, emphasizing that a man’s standing with God is dependent upon his obedience. There are no exceptions to this, because God does not show partiality.
Sermon: The Eternal Purpose of God
Sermon 1 of 9 by Carl Allen.
The eternal purpose of God was fulfilled in Jesus Christ when He came to earth, and shed his atoning blood for all mankind. This atonement is available to all, and is accomplished by those who respond in faith to the gospel of our Lord.
God’s Sovereignty and Free Will
Earlier this week I came across a website critiquing the “restoration movement.” This particular author was writing from a Calvinist’s point of view, and was very critical of the three “sects”, The Christian Church, the Disciples of Christ, and the Church of Christ. He accused members as being theistic humanists, because of their “Arminian” belief in “so-called free will.” He claimed that although progress has been made, these denominations still had not discovered the grace of God.
I would like to respond.
