Tag: Reformed Theology

Rome’s Marian Dogma & Devotion Remains Unchanged: An Analysis of Mater Populi Fidelis

The Vatican’s note Mater Populi Fidelis does not change any doctrine or devotional practice with regard to Mary, but rather seeks to affirm and deepen it, while reframing distinctive Roman formulations in categories more acceptable to Christians, hoping we will be more amenable to Rome. Ultimately, MPF blasphemously subverts the glory, honor, and majesty exclusive to the Lord Jesus Christ.… Read More Rome’s Marian Dogma & Devotion Remains Unchanged: An Analysis of Mater Populi Fidelis

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Biblical Strategies to Combat Flesh-Pleasing

We discuss the characteristics of flesh-pleasers, highlighting their prioritization of physical pleasures over spiritual well-being. We warn against self-deception in identifying sensuality and provide strategies to combat flesh-pleasing. We emphasize the need for self-denial and the pursuit of eternal delights through Jesus Christ over temporary & worldly gratifications for spiritual growth and salvation.… Read More Biblical Strategies to Combat Flesh-Pleasing

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Honoring God with Our Bodies: A Case Against Tattoos

This article seeks to challenge the prevalent Evangelical assumption that tattoos are morally indifferent and that there is nothing alarming about the current fashionable trend of tattooing. We will examine three reasons Christians should not tattoo themselves, and then we will respond to justifications for tattooing the body. But first we need to consider what the Bible teaches about the image of God and the sanctity of the human body.… Read More Honoring God with Our Bodies: A Case Against Tattoos

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Christ Is The Only True Rest For The Soul

Let a man but deal plainly with his own heart, and he shall find, that, notwithstanding he hath many things, yet there is ever one thing wanting. For indeed man’s soul cannot be satisfied with any creature, no, not with a world of creatures. And the reason is because the desires of man’s soul are infinite, according to that infinite goodness which it once lost in losing God. Yea, and man’s soul is a spirit, and therefore cannot communicate with any corporal thing. So that all creatures, not being that infinite and spiritual fullness which our hearts have lost, and towards the which they do still re-aspire, they cannot give it full contentment. We shall never find a heart’s happiness, and true soul’s rest, until we find it here in the gospel of Jesus Christ alone.… Read More Christ Is The Only True Rest For The Soul

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No Rest For The Soul Apart From Christ

The minister discusses the soul’s search for rest and happiness, emphasizing that true rest can only be found in God through Christ. It highlights how both sensual and rational pursuits can hinder the soul’s rest in God. The minister urges a deep communion with God, surpassing mere rational knowledge and sensual delights. And warns against complacency in religious duties alone, advocating for a deep inner communion with God, beyond mere outward exercises of religion or theological intellectualism. … Read More No Rest For The Soul Apart From Christ

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God’s Sovereignty & the Means of Grace

The sovereignty of God is displayed in the diverse effects of the application of the gospel, showing His absolute freedom and control. The gospel’s impact varies, with some immediately responding, others taking longer, and still only hardening others. This demonstrates God’s dominion in guiding and determining the outcomes—highlighting the need for our humble acceptance, gratitude, and reliance on Christ for His sovereignty and grace.… Read More God’s Sovereignty & the Means of Grace

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How To Classify The Fundamentals Of The Faith

We are to distinguish between articles of faith (or res fidei, matters of faith, and fundamental points of faith). Matters of faith I reduce to three:

1. Fundamental points.
2. Supra-fundamentalia, superstructions built upon fundamentals.
3. Circa-fundamentalia, things about matters of faith.

For praeter-fundamentalia, things indifferent and beside the foundation in matters of religion and moral carriage, I acknowledge none. Fundamentals are the vital and noble parts or the soul of Divinity.… Read More How To Classify The Fundamentals Of The Faith

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26 Verses From Romans That Roman Catholics Oppose

St. Paul’s epistle written to the ancient Christian Romans, but against our new antichristian Romans, will be the judge. And it will plainly appear that the doctrine which St. Paul taught to the ancient church of Rome is ex diametro [diametrically] opposite in twenty-six fundamental points of true religion to that which the new church of Rome teaches and maintains. For St. Paul taught the primitive church of Rome the following 26 doctrines…… Read More 26 Verses From Romans That Roman Catholics Oppose

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How Rome Denies The Father And The Son

The apostasy of the Antichrist is not that of complete abnegation of Christianity, but, on the contrary, he is said to make his seat in the temple of God (2 Thess. 2:4), that is, in the Christian Church, in order to exercise his tyranny. And it is in the name of Christianity that he will darken, introducing his cursed apostasy. The Antichrist must be a disguised enemy of Christ, who, under the pretense of the name of Christ would rule over the Church of Christ, attacking the person of Christ, his offices and his good works.… Read More How Rome Denies The Father And The Son

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