New Page
I have a new page on the site detailing why I use the ESV on this site and in my personal study. The issue of Bible translation is something I feel passionate about, so please check it out. It’s on the tab labeled “Scripture” at the top.
Four Important Questions About Worship
I’m taking a brief detour from my Calvinism discussion for one post because I’m preaching in church tomorrow night, so I posted the gyst of what I’m going to say below. Give me feedback, people :). (PS yes… I know it’s topical. Sue me) 
Tonight I’m going to ask four important questions about worship and hopefully give some answers. The answers I give will be my answers to the questions, and they should line up with the church’s answers. However, the point of this sermon is not so much the answers as it is the questions. It’s very important that you ask these questions of yourself on your own, or in your family. The answers to these questions will have a drastic impact on your life. I think you’ll see that. (more…)
It’s About Time!!
This has been a long time in the making! Remember last time I talked about what I don’t believe regarding Calvinism? I said that it appears people think I believe that when someone comes to Christ, God must first make sure they are on the “Election List” before accepting their faith/repentance. I refuted this saying it’s not what I believe. Anyone who comes to Christ truly will be saved. This is not to say that everyone who comes is saved, for Christ Himself said there will be those who call on Him in vain. No, only those who come to Him truly will be saved.
So the question, then remains, what do I believe? If God does indeed save anyone who comes to Him, why do I believe Calvinism? Doesn’t Calvin teach that only those whom God has chosen will be saved? If you’re asking these questions, then good. I think you are starting to discover the nature of the problem. Many people reject Calvin on these grounds, and they do so to their detriment because they reflect misunderstandings about what Calvinism is. The short answer to the question is that nobody who is not already on the “Election List” will come to Christ. They cannot, for they are not elect. (more…)