Calvinism and Neo-Calvinism

Visits: 24[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction “Calvinism” is not a single doctrine or even a few scattered, unrelated doctrines. It is a system of theology embracing several significant doctrines. These dogmas are all tightly woven together in…

Why the Plan of Salvation Was Necessary

Visits: 29[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The Bible is a book about sin and a Savior. Paul announced wonderful news in this regard: There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus….

Back to Biblical Grace

Visits: 24[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] While Jerry and Patricia Norton were viewing the latest recorded episode of “24,” they were interrupted by a phone call. Caller ID indicated it was their neighbor, Bobby Crandall, two doors down…

A Primer on the Meaning of Faith

Visits: 44[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction There is hardly a more important subject for mankind to contemplate—and understand— than that of faith. It is a subject (and word) that men widely abuse and misuse. This misunderstanding…

Thoughts on Attendance

Visits: 22[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] There is more to being faithful to God than “church attendance.” However, does faithfulness require it (to please God, to grow spiritually, to be saved)? I am not asking if…

The Words of Jesus

Visits: 23[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]             Jesus Christ was remarkable for His “mighty works and wonders and signs” (Acts 2:22). Those who heard Him were also “astonished at his teaching” (Mat. 7:28b). He was fully…

The Wonder of His Birth

Visits: 32[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.]   We know not on what day it was The Savior-babe was born; We only know that this event With wonder is adorned. While early Christians are not known Who…

“Is That All There Is?”

Visits: 19[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller wrote a song thus titled, and Peggy Lee made a hit recording of it in 1969. Its lyrics somewhat reflected the cynicism and cultural breakdown…

God…Hath Spoken

Visits: 14 [Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] Hebrews 1:1–2 contains numerous points of Biblical Truth: God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the…

The Man to Whom the Lord Will Not Reckon Sin

Visits: 62[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The title of this chapter is taken from a declaration by Paul in Romans 4:6–8: Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from…