Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18, NKJV Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you…… Read more “God Will Make Good On His Promises, 2 Peter 3:1-18 (Falling Away Series)”
Tag: Calvinism
I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)
Philippians 3:1-16, NKJV Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware…… Read more “I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)”
The Fear of Being Disqualified, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Falling Away Series)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27, NKJV 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such…… Read more “The Fear of Being Disqualified, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Falling Away Series)”
Two passages that put Calvinism into flight
Calvinism is a logical theological system; on this, 5-point Calvinists and I agree. If you subscribe to one point of Calvinism, say, the unconditional eternal security of…… Read more “Two passages that put Calvinism into flight”
1 John 2:19: “never saved to begin with”?
Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS), a view I call a grassroots Calvinist movement in the churches, is one that doesn’t believe in the idea that some are…… Read more “1 John 2:19: “never saved to begin with”?”
Bible Study: Does John 6 teach Calvinism?
John 6 is a chapter hailed by many proponents of Calvinism as a “de facto” passage in favor of John Calvin’s theology. And yet, as I teach…… Read more “Bible Study: Does John 6 teach Calvinism?”
Calvinism’s Conundrum and the Saul problem: wrestling with the apostate king
Though I constantly preach and speak against Calvinism, I do so because of Scripture. The more I read the Word of God and study it, the more…… Read more “Calvinism’s Conundrum and the Saul problem: wrestling with the apostate king”
John Calvin and James Arminius on the Nature of Election
Calvinism teaches that the elect are chosen by God apart from works; while the language says “works,” it includes “faith,” which happens to be the one “work”…… Read more “John Calvin and James Arminius on the Nature of Election”
Salvation in Stages: Taking Issue with “Once” in “Once Saved, Always Saved”
Pastor D.M. Richardson here, back with a message on Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS). I make no secret of the fact that OSAS is erroneous doctrine,…… Read more “Salvation in Stages: Taking Issue with “Once” in “Once Saved, Always Saved””
Against Calvinism: Opposing the Fewness Doctrine (John 3:16-18)
Praises be unto our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Pastor D.M. Richardson here, with a message “From the Pulpit” about the love of God and how the truth of the gospel smashes false doctrine: particularly, Calvinism, the theological system started by the famous or infamous theologian John Calvin.
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