We need to be careful of how we relate to the world and unbelievers. Although we are called to share the gospel, we are still warned repeatedly about how we are to use caution when we interact with the world. If we are not careful, unbelieving worldly people will lead us astray.
Even those that claim [...]
Entries Categorized as 'Faith'
Friendships – Bad Company Ruining Good Morals or Iron Sharpening Iron?
June 27, 2009
Unbelief a Choice; Faith a Gift
June 14, 2009
Here’s something to ponder.
Unbelief a Choice; Faith a Gift – Don Fortner
Unbelief is a choice men make, a decision of the rebel will of unregenerate souls. Again and again we read this accusation against the wicked in the Book of God: — “Ye will not believe.” In fact, this is set before us as the [...]
If It Weren’t For Grace …
June 2, 2009
We can argue and twist words all we want but Scripture is clear that if not for God’s Grace and Mercy you would not have…
salvation.
believed.
had ears to hear the gospel, truly hear and understand with faith granted by God.
believed the words that you heard from Scripture.
even been exposed to the Scripture.
lived in a country that [...]
Evangelizing Children – MacArthur
May 24, 2009
Grace Community Church, John MacArthur’s church, has the following recommendations for evangelizing children. Follow the links to read more about each topic.
Evangelizing Children (Part 1)
Common Pitfalls in Evangelizing Children
1. Oversimplifying the Gospel of Christ
2. Coercing a Profession of Faith
3. Assuming the Reality of Regeneration
4. Assuring the Child of Salvation
5. Rushing the Ordinance of Baptism
Evangelizing Children [...]
Hearing But Not Hearing
May 22, 2009
No matter how many times someone hears the preaching of God’s Word it will do them no good and have no effect unless the Lord grants them the Faith to believe and understand the Word. Until God shows Mercy and Grace by granting faith to believe, that person will never understand. They can hear all [...]
Who Did the Changing?
April 26, 2009
Did we change, or did God change us? by Lee Roy Dutton, Pastor, Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, Odenville
I constantly hear or read where the lost person is told to make a change in their life in order to be saved.
Does man really make a change first?
Because of the rebellious nature of the natural man, would [...]
Do You Make Excuses For God’s Behavior?
April 18, 2009
Why do people have such a difficult time grasping the concept that God told His people the Israelites to destroy the Canaanite people?
Many people argue that the God they love wouldn’t do that.
“For example, I do not believe that God had a part, either directly or indirectly, in killing over two million people as the [...]
I’ve Been Accused … of sin!
April 15, 2009
What about you?
What is your response to being accused of sin?
RW wrote the following to Don as a comment to the post Universal Atonement – Don Fortner since RW worked so hard writing this out (comment boxes are tough) to get such an angry response from Don I decided to post it.
Don got mad because [...]
When A Donkey Speaks …
April 13, 2009
…would you listen?
Some might say that the story of Balaam’s donkey talking is of little importance and it is making much ado about nothing to worry whether or not someone believes it.
Read this first and just see who thinks it is important.
What is your excuse for not believing in a talking donkey?
Balaam listened to his [...]
That’s Not Logical
April 1, 2009
I received a comment about the post Universal Atonement – Don Fortner and the main point was that the post was not logical. Apparently he didn’t listen to the sermon or read the full PDF that explained the post better.
Now just to show how adversely affected I was as a child by watching TV, I [...]
Truth Is Truth – Whether You Believe it or Not
January 8, 2009
Truth is truth whether you choose to believe it or not.
Just because you deny the Bible or Jesus does not make it so.
I can believe whatever false lies I want, but it will not change the truth.
You can believe that eating spinach will make you strong enough to lift a truck, able to leap 40 [...]
Jewels from Romans #1
December 15, 2008
Romans 1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.” (ESV)
Welcome to the new series of posts from Berean Husband. I have been studying through the book of Romans for the last month or more and thought that some of you might [...]
Who Have You Given Your Children To?
December 3, 2008
This may seem harsh, but the conclusion I have arrived at, over the years, is that if you, as a Christian, are sending your children to public school you are, at the very least, giving your children a disadvantage and strikes against them in their Christian walk. At the worse, you are defiantly disobeying God [...]
Universal Atonement – Don Fortner
October 21, 2008
The doctrine of universal atonement is blasphemous because:
1. The teaching that Christ died to save all men makes man his own savior.
2. Teaching a universal atonement reduces the love of God to nothing.
3. Teaching a universal atonement reduces the wisdom of God to foolishness.
4. Teaching a universal atonement is a denial of the justice of [...]
So What’s the Problem?
October 5, 2008
by Jim Elliff
A well-known Christian philosopher, Francis Schaeffer, was asked this question: If you had only one hour on a train to tell someone about Christ, what would you do? He answered: I would spend forty-five minutes showing him the problem, and fifteen minutes showing him the solution.
Do you have a problem? Perhaps it is [...]
Fireproof
September 27, 2008
From the creators of Facing The Giants and starring Kurt Cameron.
See also Whose Parents Inspire You? Spears vs. Cameron
Kirk Cameron: I’ll only kiss my wife
“Wearing Your Faith On Your Sleeve”
September 25, 2008
“Wearing Your Faith On Your Sleeve”
What does this mean to you?
Quotes found in various places.
~ “It suggests a view that religion should be a private matter, not a public one.”
~ “What is wrong with wearing your religion on your sleeve?” It seems that today it is alright to wear your “Atheism, Sexual Orientation, [...]
The Christian life is all about “Wearing Your Faith On Your Sleeve”
September 25, 2008
“It is a book about faith. Lynne (Spears) is a Christian. She is not afraid to admit it. She doesn’t wear her faith on her sleeve, but it permeates her life.”
From Thomas Nelson Publishers in Why Did We Publish Lynne Spears’ Book?
What does the phrase “wear your faith on your sleeve” mean? I didn’t really [...]
Whose Parents Inspire You? Spears vs. Cameron
September 25, 2008
I will be honest I have no interest in Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn. Actually, I spend alot of time avoiding hearing about them. That is hard to do when you cannot check out at the cash register without seeing the latest tabloid. (If they are all turned around backwards, I might have [...]
What Idol Have You Made?
September 23, 2008
We studied about the Ten Commandments Sunday night. That particular night was focused on Exodus 20:4-6. Sitting there reading the verses while everyone was discussing the idols we make and worship, I was drawn to the portion that is usually left out of the Ten Commandments Exodus 20:5-6. Here are the KJV and NIV versions.
Ex [...]