Zacharias Ursinus Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism, pp. 6-9. IV. WHAT ARE THE EVIDENCES BY WHICH THE TRUTH OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, OR THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH IS CONFIRMED? There are a great number of arguments which go to establish the truth and certainty of the teachings of the church, some of which convince the… Read More 14 Reasons Christianity is the True Religion
Herman Witsius Economy of the Covenants Vol. 1, pp. 345-351. VII. But this [effectual] calling is given, partly externally, by a persuasive power, called moral suasion; partly internally, by a real supernatural efficacy, which changes the heart. The external call is, in some measure, published by the word of nature, but more fully by that… Read More Natural Theology | Herman Witsius
Zacharias Ursinus (1534 – 1583) Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism That there is a God, is proven by many arguments common both to philosophy and theology. These arguments we shall present in the following order: 1. The order and harmony which we observe every where in nature, gives evidence of the existence of God. There… Read More 11 Proofs for the Existence of God
Natural Theology is the knowledge of God, as sovereign creator and judge, from nature, without special revelation. Man cannot know God as redeemer or discern the gospel from nature, nor many of His attributes, but man can know that God exists, is holy, righteous, wrathful against sin, etc. without having special revelation (Rom. 1:19-21). Therefore, all men are… Read More The Four “Books” of Natural Theology
A friend put forth a challenge to write a gospel tract that we would actually want to put into the hands of a non-Christian. He specified that it should be no more than a thousand words and have no quotes other than Scripture. Also, it should be something that you would be okay with anybody copying… Read More Gospel Tract Challenge
If you’ve ever spoken to a rabid atheist for more than a few minutes, you undoubtedly came across the argument that the Bible is evil because it forces raped women to marry their rapists. Unfortunately, largely due to a mistranslation of Deuteronomy 22:25-29, even many Christians think this law is repugnant. It is crucial for… Read More Bad Translations and The Punishment for Rape
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