Sinning Saints?
The enmity of the world to Christ and His religion is, undoubtedly, the natural result of man’s universal sinfulness; for as the apostle Paul says, “We are all by nature the children of wrath.” The natural man is therefore constitutionally and fundamentally at variance with God and His holy religion. The forms of religion may [...]
Sin – A Little Thing?
“Sin…exceeding sinful.” Romans 7:13.
Christian, beware how thou thinkest lightly of sin. Take heed lest thou fall by little and little. Sin, a little thing? Is it not a poison? Who knows its deadliness? Sin, a little thing? Do not the little foxes spoil the grapes? Doth not the tiny coral insect build a rock which [...]
Once Saved Always Saved?
There are many preachers in today’s world who give people a false sense of security by teaching them that once they are born again, they can never again be anything but a child of God, and that they have sealed their destiny in heaven. They often use a father-son illustration to support their doctrine, saying [...]
The Evolution of Calvinism
By Malcolm Lavender
Introduction:
On major doctrinal issues Calvinism evolved from Paganism, Gnosticism, and Roman Catholicism. Calvinists and all others holding the doctrines of unconditional salvation, or once saved, always saved, are major enemies of the cross. Although their position is supported neither by experience nor rational explanation, it is paraded as orthodoxy demanding uncritical [...]
Common Excuses for Sinning Refuted
The Bible says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”
These words were written by the apostle John in I John 1:8. The Bible teaches that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, and therefore all need a Saviour to reconcile [...]
Christians Are Saved From Sin
By F. G. Smith
“And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.” I John 3:5-6. This is the uniform gospel standard, as we shall see.
1. Christ taught it. “Verily, verily, I [...]
Calvinism – Arminianism, Which?
By Roger Berry
A minister once visited a seasoned old farmer in a mountain community. Very soon the conversation turned to spiritual things. The wiry farmer surprised the minister with his knowledge of the Bible.
“I take it you’re a Christian?” queried the minister.
“No,” retorted the farmer. “God hasn’t saved me yet. He might save me when [...]
Are You Eternally Secure In Your Sin?
Are you eternally secure in your sin? Let us look at what the Bible says about the conditional security of the true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Below are Bible verses that contradict the teaching of the “once saved always saved” fallacy.
Heb. 2:1-3: “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to [...]
