Gifted Prodigies
Published 1-6-2017 All life is a gift bestowed by the Creator of Life. In this sense, all humans are gifted. The broader phenomenon of giftedness, however, is associated with possession of exceptional talent. Giftedness is a topic of considerable worth and wonder, both to those blessed by possession of exceptional talent and also to those…
Read MoreChrist’s Formula for Freedom
Introduction: How Do You Make Good Decisions? A very successful CEO was about to retire and the board passed over some likely successors to choose a very energetic young man as the new CEO. He was delighted but a little anxious about the appointment so he went to the retiring CEO to ask what…
Read MoreWould a Loving God Send People to Hell?
Would a Loving God Send People to Hell? Dr. John Ankerberg: Erwin, people always raise the argument, “a loving God would never send anyone, or allow anyone to go to hell.” What would you say to them? Dr. Erwin Lutzer: You know, John, whenever people say to me, “My God is a God of love.…
Read MoreSalt as Fertilizer
Published 12-31-2016 A famous parable offered by Jesus Christ during his ministry relates to the chemical value of salt as a preservative, a seasoning, and most effectively as a fertilizer. The imagery of salt in its agricultural context provides an exceptional object lesson related to our desire to expand the effectiveness of our personal witness.…
Read MoreGifts to Men
Published 12-23-2016 Scripture passages found in Psalm 68:18 and Ephesians 4:8, God gave gifts to men, were intended to highlight spiritual gifts such as prophesying, evangelism, pastoring, or teaching. The Bible, after all, is primarily a textbook of spiritual gifts given to man: righteous living, pleasing God, and the ultimate gift of redemption from sin…
Read MoreA Study of Theology III – Part 18
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Lordship Salvation John 3:7 A Study of Theology III – Part 18 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Continuing from part 17, Dr. Figart explains that perhaps the most important subject in Scripture is the teaching which pertains to salvation from sin. There is a current controversy concerning “lordship salvation” which has led to confusion in…
Read MoreA Study of Theology III – Part 17
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Lordship Salvation Ephesians 2:8-10 A Study of Theology III – Part 17 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Perhaps the most important subject in Scripture is the teaching which pertains to salvation from sin. There is a current controversy concerning “lordship salvation” which has led to confusion in definitions and interpretations. A Study of Theology…
Read MoreA Study of Theology III – Part 16
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Prayer Universalism Triumph over sin Hebrews 11:6 A Study of Theology III – Part 16 (Dr. Thomas Figart) When we speak of “means of grace,” we do not refer to a means of obtaining grace for salvation; rather, it is for growth in grace. Within this definition there are three means of grace;…
Read MoreA Study of Theology III – Part 15
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Salvation Perseverance 1 Peter 1:5 A Study of Theology III – Part 15 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Those who are chosen of God and saved by grace are preserved by the power of God and are eternally safe. This definition is from God’s viewpoint; from the human side, all true believers will persevere because…
Read MoreA Study of Theology III – Part 14
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Salvation Sanctification Leviticus 8:10-11 A Study of Theology III – Part 14 (Dr. Thomas Figart) What is sanctification? When does it take place in the believer’s life? A Study of Theology III – Part 14 Dr. Thomas Figart VII. Sanctification A. Introductory: The O.T. word kadash and the N.T. word hagiadzo…
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