While controversy often results in precision in how theology is expressed, we must be careful not rush to the opposite extreme of that which we disagree. There is a ditch on each side of the road. Opposing an idea by swerving to the opposite extreme renders one in just as much error as he initially…
Tag: New Birth
Short Note on the New Birth
To say the new birth makes no difference, whatsoever, in a person’s life is just as much an error as insisting born again people will always grow more and more holy, persevering in righteous living until death, with death being the most holy point of their life in a practical sense. The reality is that…
Faith in Christ before Intellectual Knowledge of Christ?
Most people consider the idea of faith existing apart from the ministry of the gospel as ludicrous. This concept is what I would call a Primitive Baptist distinctive. Primitive Baptists not only believe that regeneration precedes faith, but also contend that faith can exist apart from the preached word. Those that espouse the view that…
Believe…According To His Mighty Power
By Ben Winslett Ever read Ephesians chapter 2, verse 1? In that verse we find the following: “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins..” Paul is writing about Almighty God giving Spiritual life to those who are in a state of death in sin. Notice that verse begins with the word…
Will Every Child Of God Live A Totally Righteous Life?
Below is the answer to a recent question via email. Q. Will every child of God live a totally righteous life? Answer: If I understood your question correctly, it is all summed up by the level of fruit a child of grace will bear. I will try to show some principles that balance each other…