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Daniel Steele

ST. PAUL'S NEW WORDS FOR SUPERABOUNDING GRACE.

We will next examine the newly coined words to express the victory over sin and the superabounding grace accessible to believers since the coming of the Paraclete on the day of Pentecost. Col. 2:15, "Having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it"... Read More
David Servant

Calvinism's Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace

David ServantLet us first consider points one and four of Calvinism’s TULIP: Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace. Without a doubt they are intrinsically linked, and thus it is almost impossible to consider one without mentioning the other. (Moreover, the other three points are built upon these pillars, and if... Read More
David Servant

Oh, the Luck that Saves Us?

David ServantGod chooses people. He chose a man named David, for example, to be a king of Israel. Quite obviously, God's choice of David was not a random choice. He didn't draw straws up in heaven. Rather, God's choice of David was a calculated, intelligent choice. He saw something in David that He liked. Specif... Read More
Ed Wrather

Begin the Upward Spiral

But as many as received Him (Jesus), to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. (John 1:12 NASB) We hear of person after person who begins to use illegal substances or who becomes involved in sinful activities and their lives begin to disintegrate. It is t... Read More
Fundamental Wesleyan

Does God Have An Eraser?

Does God Have An Eraser? Part 2 Dr. Vic Reasoner We have been considering six different attempt to explain Revelation 3:5 from those who hold to unconditional security. The first part of this article gave three interpretations; this half continues with three more: • The "book of life" and the "Lamb'... Read More
Fundamental Wesleyan

DOES GOD HAVE AN ERASER? - part 1

DOES GOD HAVE AN ERASER? Vic Reasoner Each of the seven letters in Revelation 2-3 closes with a promise to the overcomer. A popular teaching defines an overcomer as anyone who had truly trusted in Christ for salvation. Since all who have truly believed in Christ are overcomers, all who have truly be... Read More
Fundamental Wesleyan

The Brush Arbor

The Brush Arbor Rev. Robert L. Brush The Witness of the Spirit "The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God" (Romans 8:l6). What is this dual or joint testimony that we are the children of God? We can divide them in this fashion: I. The direct witness - (God's... Read More
Gardiner Spring

The Mission of Sorrow

Gardiner SpringSORROW—GOD'S WITNESS It must be a hard heart that is not touched with the sorrows of the bereaved. Our sympathy may give courage to the mourner, and relieve his solitude, even where it cannot alleviate his woes. Calamity in every form makes an appeal to every Christian mind for correspondent feeling... Read More
H.J. Vine

Continue

H.J. VineJottings from an address on John 10:9-12 A servant of Christ, who is now with the Lord, once remarked, “Abide in the love of Christ! That will constrain you to live to His glory as nothing else can.” Yes, the secret lies there, in continuing in His love, and that is vastly different from occupation ... Read More
H.J. Vine

Love in Redemption

H.J. VineIn creation the eternal power and divinity of God are declared: in government His authority is displayed: in redemption His great love is revealed. The present gospel of the grace of God has to do with the last; the future gospel of the kingdom with the second; and the everlasting gospel with the fi... Read More

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