When we come to election, mercy alone everywhere appears; and, accordingly, in this the saying of Paul is truly realized, ‘So then, it is not of him…… Read more ““God acknowledged them”: Acts 15:7-11 and Calvin’s Egregious Error”
Tag: Acts
Essential Church Pastor makes the case for Prevenient Grace in New Book
Prevenient grace is a topic that seems to be relegated to the field of scholastics with regard to theology. It isn’t taught, preached, or pondered much…… Read more “Essential Church Pastor makes the case for Prevenient Grace in New Book”
Why We Don’t Celebrate Easter, Part 2A: The KJV’s Erroneous Translation of Acts 12:4 And Reasons Why
From where did the KJV translators get the word "Easter" in Acts 12:4? We cover that this doctrine Sunday.
Simeon called Niger, prophet and teacher in Acts 13 (Black History of the Bible)
Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been…… Read more “Simeon called Niger, prophet and teacher in Acts 13 (Black History of the Bible)”
How did Judas die? Ehrman on the Judas death in Matthew and Luke
The commonly held view that Judas went out and “hanged himself” comes from Matthew (27:3-10). After Judas sees that his betrayal has led to Jesus’ conviction, he…… Read more “How did Judas die? Ehrman on the Judas death in Matthew and Luke”
Did the churches in Judea know Paul? Why Acts and Galatians contradict Ehrman
2. Did the churches in Judea know Paul? Here again Paul is quite clear. Sometime after he converted he went around to various churches in the regions…… Read more “Did the churches in Judea know Paul? Why Acts and Galatians contradict Ehrman”
