Perseverance of the Saints is the last petal in the Calvinist’s TULIP.  After beating non-Calvinists over the head about grace, God’s sovereignty, and works salvation, they now do a 180 degree turn.  In this last point a Calvinist throws away everything he’s said up until now (which is fine) and reveals that Calvinism really is ... [Read more...]

Text: John 20:19-22 Jesus was born and angels said Peace on Earth, good will to men.  Everyone invited to come, whosoever will, God extends His hand to man to make peace in Jesus Christ between God and man. Peace that passeth understanding. He speaks peace (vs 19) Disillusioned disciples.  Fearful, hiding, bunkered down.  The body ... [Read more...]

Text: Esther 2:5-11 Esther is an orphan with traits desirable to the king (vs 7).  But that is only the beginning.  She needs to be prepared for royal service.  This is a great lesson for us to better understand the work of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit of God in preparing his ... [Read more...]

Text: Proverbs 30:29-31 These verses have a prophetic application to the antichrist.  He is a king, like a lion, fast a greyhound, and contentious as a goat.  The chapter begins with the prophecy and this entire chapter has application to the tribulation time.  That application is drawn from some simple, practical, wise observations in life. ... [Read more...]

Text: Acts 12:4 The King James Bible is the only English Bible in publication that has the word Easter in it.  And it is the only Bible that gets it right. The Complaint The complaint is Easter in Acts 12:4 is a mistranslation in the King James Bible. One of the best shots at undermining ... [Read more...]

Text: 1 Corinthians 15 The resurrection is the most important event in history.  This church exists because of a risen savior.  The resurrection is the centerpiece of Christianity. No one expected it No one could’ve invented it No one could deny it Proof beyond any doubt (vss 3-8) The most attested to event in human ... [Read more...]

Text: Acts 12:1-11 Peter is in prison and James has been killed by Herod.  In these few verses there are some fantastic principles of deliverance.  The most common idea of deliverance is that God breaks the chains and a person is delivered from what’s held them in bondage for so long.  While it is true ... [Read more...]

Text: Genesis 30:37-43 After Laban has robbed Jacob of 14 years of his life.  Jacob makes a deal with Laban that all the speckled and spotted cattle, brown sheep, and speckled and spotted goats will be his after 7 more years of service.  The plain colored will belong to Laban.  Sounded like a good deal ... [Read more...]

Irresistible Grace is the fourth petal on Calvin’s TULIP.  It is a core belief of a Calvinist about the sovereignty of God.  While parts of the TULIP are collateral damage such as Limited Atonement and Perseverance of the Saints, Irresistible Grace is foundational because it defines the power of God for a Calvinist. Definition of ... [Read more...]

Text: John 20:1-18 Her devotion to the Lord was her first priority (vss 1) Pleasing priority Devotion makes God happy. Leviticus 27:28 Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the LORD of all that he hath, both of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or ... [Read more...]