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This doctrine of PSA - Penal substitutionary atonement, I believe is an essential doctrine to Christianity. I believe firmly this is a doctrine taught throughout scripture. I am also aware there are those out there who do agree with some aspects of PSA, mainly, they disagree that Jesus endured...

Faith consists of three elements, knowledge, assent and trust. Charles Hodge said, Faith, which is required fror salvation, is an act of the whole soul, of the understanding, of the heart, and of the will. Man in his fallen state of mind does have the capability of faith. Assent to moral...

Hi all. I’m back again, I was a member here about 10 years ago, and have returned looking for some good discussion and making new friends. Side note. I’m not really Foghorn, nope sorry. Just using the name.

James Boice. If we are following the TULIP acronym, this is the doctrine called “irresistible grace,” which refers to the way God calls us to Jesus Christ. But again the words themselves are somewhat misleading, for they do not mean (as they seem to imply) that God will drag us kicking and...

Is unbelief a sin? I believe it is. God commands all men to repent and believe. If God commands something and we do not do it, it is sin. Agree? Disagree? Thoughts?

Curious what others think/believe about what Paul is teaching here, "in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions?" Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s...

How do we know regeneration precedes faith? Because God says so. "everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God", 1 John 5:1 Simply put, those who are not yet born of God cannot believe. I know the flesh and the carnal minded christian has a problem with this...

Whats everyone's thoughts on the state of the church today? I have been burdened by it for quite some time. I have recently been looking for a (another) church and there are not many in my area I would attend. I find many of the sermons are more like social meetings, I have heard some that...

I found this online and though I would present it here. Also, if there are any Arminians who would like to take a crack at it, be my guest. :)

If you are truly interested in debating with a Calvinist why not present a passage? You know, like one at a time instead of filling up a whole post with so many? You will get more responses if you conducted it in an orderly fashion. Also, because it is obvious you do not have a good...

Who here is a reformed Christian living in Connecticut? Or, Litchfield County?

Romans 6:6-7 6 knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; 7 for he who has died is freed from sin. Whats everyone's thoughts on verse 6-7? It seems to be teaching that our...

Psalm 5 NASB5The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes; You hate all who do iniquity. 6 You destroy those who speak falsehood; ESV The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. 6You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and...

How many of you miss this guy? I know I do. Ronald Reagan Tribute -- Bel Air Presbyterian Church - YouTube

Just a simple question........... Why did you choose Christ while others reject Him?

Hello everyone, I'm new here. I am looking forward to meeting many new friends and joining into some good discussions.