Christian Doctrine

  • New And Old Covenant - I have posted 2Cor 3:6-12 in three different versions. I think this is a beautiful scripture comparing the old covenant and the new covenant. I am making a memorization card on the Mosaic Law Has Passed. So I have been looking at some of the scriptures in different translations of [...]
  • If They Shall Fall Away - One of my greatest objects against the King James Translation is that it is a translation that is tainted by the doctrine of Calvinism. In Hebrews 6:6 we have a clear example of strong Calvinistic influence. This is a good reason why we should not just be reading or studying [...]
  • Impossible For Those Who Were Once Enlightened - For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again [...]
  • If Thy Brother Shall Trespass Against Thee - “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or [...]
  • What Do I Believe - 1. In one true God who is all powerful, all knowing, and everywhere, who has revealed himself to mankind in three persons. The father, the Son and the Holy Spirit who are coexistent, coequal and coeternal. 2. That God through Jesus created the world in 6 literal days as recorded in [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 16 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 16. Rom 16:1-2 The apostle commends to the Christians at Rome Phoebe, a deaconess of the Church at Cenchrea. Rom 16:3-5 Sends greetings to Aquila and Priscilla, of whom he gives a high character; and greets also the Church at their house. Rom 16:6-16 Mentions several [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 15 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 15. Rom 15:1-3 The strong should bear the infirmities of the weak, and each strive to please, not himself, but his neighbor, after the example of Christ. Rom 15:4 Whatsoever was written in old times was written for our learning. Rom 15:5-6 We should be of [...]
  • Overview of Romans Chapter 14 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 14. Rom 14:1 In things indifferent, Christians should not condemn each other. Rom 14:2-4 Particularly with respect to different kinds of food. Rom 14:5-6 And the observation of certain days. Rom 14:7-9 None of us should live unto himself, but unto Christ, who lived and died for [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 13 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 13. Rom 13:1-2 Subjection to civil governors inculcated, from the consideration that civil government is according to the ordinance of God; and that those who resist the lawfully constituted authorities shall receive condemnation. Rom 13:3 And those who are obedient shall receive praise. Rom 13:4 The [...]
  • Overview of Romans Chapter 11 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 11. Rom 11:1-5 God has not universally nor finally rejected Israel; nor are they all at present rejecters of the Gospel, for there is a remnant of true believers now, as there was in the days of the Prophet Elijah. Rom 11:6 These have embraced [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 10 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 10. Rom 10:1 The apostle expresses his earnest desire for the salvation of the Jews. Rom 10:2-4 Having a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge, they sought salvation by works, and not by faith in Christ. Rom 10:5 The righteousness which is of the [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 9 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 9. Rom 9:1-3 Paul expresses his great sorrow for the unbelief and obstinacy of the Jews. Rom 9:4-5 Whose high privileges he enumerates. Rom 9:6-17 Points out the manner in which God has chosen to communicate the knowledge of his name to both Jews and Gentiles; [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 8 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 8. Rom 8:1-2 The happy state of those who believe in Christ, and walk under the influence of his Spirit. Rom 8:3-4 The design of God in sending his Son into the world was to redeem men from sin. Rom 8:6-8 The miserable state of the [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 7 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 7. Rom 7:1 The law has power over a man as long as he lives. Rom 7:2-3 And a wife is bound to her husband only as long as he lives. Rom 7:5-7 Christian believers are delivered from the Mosaic law by Christ Jesus, and united [...]
  • Overview Of Romans - I’m dong an overview study of the book of Romans today. This was the book I was reading when the Lord saved my soul some 30 years when I was going time in jail for trafficking drugs. I remember just as clear as if it was yesterday how God supernaturally [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 6 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 6. Chapter 6: Rom 6:1 We must not abuse the boundless goodness of God by continuing in sin, under the wicked persuasion that the more we sin the more the grace of God will abound. Rom 6:2-4 For, having been baptized into Christ, we have professed [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 5 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 5. Chapter 5: Rom 5:1 The effects of justification by faith, peace with God. Rom 5:2 The joyous hope of eternal glory. Rom 5:3 Glorying in tribulations. Rom 5:4 And gaining thereby patience, experience, and hope. Rom 5:5 And having the love of God shed abroad in the heart [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 4 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 4. Chapter 4: Rom 4:1-5 Abraham was justified by faith, and not by the works of the law; for his faith was imputed to him for righteousness. Rom 4:6-8 David also bears testimony to the same doctrine. Rom 4:9-12 Abraham, the father of the Jewish race, was [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 3 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 3. Chapter 3: Rom 3:1-8 The apostle points out the peculiar privileges of the Jews. Rom 3:9 But shows that they, also, as well as the Gentiles, had sinned, and forfeited all right and title to God’s special favor. Rom 3:10-18 The corrupt state of all mankind. Rom [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 2 - Here is an Overview Of Romans Chapter 2. Chapter 2: Rom 2:1-3: The apostle shows that the Jew, who condemns the Gentiles, and considers them utterly unworthy of the blessings of the Gospel, is inexcusable, because he is guilty of the same crimes; and therefore shalt not escape the righteous judgment of [...]
  • Overview Of Romans Chapter 1 - I’m dong an overview study of the book of Romans today. This was the book I was reading when the Lord saved my soul some 30 years when I was going time in jail for trafficking drugs. I remember just as clear as if it was yesterday how God supernaturally [...]
  • Prayerless People Are Proud - You can be proud of how humble you think you are. One can be proud of anything. Their “humble” rusty car, their “worldly” candy apple red Mustang, or their “fast” two wheel Amish buddy that can beat out the other brothers in the community. False humility manifests itself in a fained [...]
  • John Wesley’s Position On Sinless Perfection - QUESTION. What is Christian perfection? ANSWER. The loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. This implies, that no wrong temper, none contrary to love, remains in the soul; and that all the thoughts, words, and actions, are governed by pure love. Q. Do you affirm, that this perfection excludes [...]
  • John Fletcher’s Position On Sinless Perfection - The best way of opposing the doctrines of Christian imperfection and a death purgatory, is to place the doctrine of Christian perfection in a proper light. Christian perfection is the maturity of a believer’s grace under the Gospel of Christ. It is absurd to suppose that this perfection is sinless, [...]
  • The Christian’s Law - Sabbatarians are constantly crying, “We must keep God’s commandments.” This is true. But where they err is in applying the term “commandments” exclusively to the ten written on stone. They quote such texts as 1 John 3:22; 2:4; Rev. 12:17; 22:14, and apply them to the old stone table law. [...]

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