Articles that deal with important doctrinal issues for Christians.
An Analysis of the Historic Creeds of the Reformed Faith on Scripture Rev. Brian M. Abshire
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and training in righteousness that the man of God may be perfectly equipped for every good work…” 2 Tim 3:16-17
The doctrine of Scripture has been under …
A charge of “heresy” is indeed a serious one and not to be made lightly. For as we have defined the term here, heresy is doctrinal error so wrong, that a person believing, affirming and teaching it could not be saved. Therefore it is important NOT to throw this …
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In our church, we frequently use the word “Reformed” in sermons, Christian education classes, Bible studies and even casual conversation. Newcomers often do not quite understand what we mean by the term, and even those who have been in conservative, evangelical Presbyterian churches can be confused. I well …
The Importance of Personal Salvation
The word “Christian” has become a flabby word today without a clear definition. The term has been so twisted and turned and means so many things to so many people it is almost meaningless. For example, in some places, to say that a person is not …
For a number of years, I worked closely with the Chalcedon Foundation, mostly as a writer and speaker, but also serving on the board of directors. This has been in the main, a very positive experience. I have had the opportunity to work with some very talented and articulate men committed to …
No Comments | Read More »In 1973, God used the witness of men working in parachurch organizations to bring me to saving faith in His Son Jesus and teach me the fundamentals of a Christian walk. While I was encouraged to attend a “Bible believing church,” no information was given about which particular one to …
No Comments | Read More »I still remember the first time I encountered the doctrine of election. I was in my first semester at a Christian college, taking Theology 101. After dealing with the doctrines of God, Christ and Man, we finally got to salvation. And the professor turned out to be a CALVINIST! I was …
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Christians have been debating views of the end times since the second century. Though certain positions have been recognized as heresy (and vigorously condemned), the historic church has not made a particular view of the “Last Days” a test of orthodoxy. All true Christians will agree that Jesus is going to …