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261 | The Triune God of Christendom | Gal 4:6 | DocTrinsograce | 243296 | ||
"The dogma of the Trinity, however, has at all times encountered serious opposition. It not only came from without, from the side of Jews and Muslims, against whose attacks Christians would then defend the doctrine. Both before and after its official adoption, within the boundaries of Christendom, this dogma was also disputed by many. Now in the confession of the Trinity we hear the heartbeat of the Christian religion: every error results from, or upon deeper reflection is traceable to, a departure in the doctrine of the Trinity. It is such an integral component of the Christian faith that it still reverberates even in the confession of the Unitarians. All who value being called Christians continue to speak of the Father, Son, and Spirit. All the greater, however, has been the opposition to the ecclesiastical formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity and the more frequent its restatement. At the same time the history of this dogma clearly demonstrates that only the ecclesiastical formulation of it is capable of preserving inviolate the matter with which we are here concerned. Now the great challenge facing us with this dogma is to see to it that the unity of the divine essence does not cancel out the Trinity of the persons or, conversely, that the Trinity of persons does not abolish the unity of the divine essence. There is always the threat of deviation either to the right or to the left and of falling either into the error of Sabellius or that of Arius." --Herman Vavinick (1854-1921) |
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262 | The Word Interprets Us | Heb 7:21 | DocTrinsograce | 243295 | ||
"Dogmatic theologians are not to act like so many Humpty Dumptys and the church is not located in some land on the far side of Alice's looking-glass. Creeds and confessions are ecclesiastically sanctioned documents and therefore do not mean whatever we as individuals choose them to mean. They mean what the church has decided they mean through the refining process of theological controversy. It is our duty as Christians to allow these documents to interpret us, not vice versa." --Liam Goligher Todd Pruitt Carl R. Trueman (2016) |
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263 | Christ Himself | Luke 19:10 | DocTrinsograce | 243292 | ||
"Our Lord did not come to tell us what we have to do in order to save ourselves; He came to save us... The Christian doctrine of salvation and redemption is this: that Christ Himself is the salvation."--Martyn Lloyd-Jones |
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264 | Intelligible Sounds | 1 Cor 14:7 | DocTrinsograce | 243291 | ||
Come to think on it... prejudice is far worse than mere opinion! (Proverbs 1:5; 9:9; 12:1) | ||||||
265 | Intelligible Sounds | 1 Cor 14:7 | DocTrinsograce | 243290 | ||
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266 | Intelligible Sounds | 1 Cor 14:7 | DocTrinsograce | 243288 | ||
"He [the Apostle Paul] brings forward similitudes [an analogy], first from musical instruments, and then afterwards from the nature of things generally, there being no voice that has not some peculiarity, suitable for distinction. (C'est a dire, pour signifier quelque chose.) 'Even things without life,' says he, 'instruct us.' There are, it is true, many random sounds or crashes, without any modulation (sans mesure ou distinction), but Paul speaks here of voices in which there is something of art, as though he had said -- 'A man cannot give life to a harp or flute, but he makes it give forth a sound that is regulated in such a manner, that it can be distinguished. How absurd then it is, that even men, endowed with intelligence, should utter a confused, indistinguishable sound!'" --John Calvin (1509-1564) from his Commentary on the Epistles to the Corinthian Church |
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267 | Faith Assured | Phil 1:29 | DocTrinsograce | 243287 | ||
"I need not torment myself with the fear that my faith may fail; as grace led me to faith in the first place, so grace will keep me believing to the end. Faith, both in its origin and continuance, is a gift of grace (Philippians 1:29)." --James I. Packer (1973) from his book "Knowing God" |
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268 | Conscience | Heb 9:9 | DocTrinsograce | 243286 | ||
Et sequitur... Luke 10:37b | ||||||
269 | Conscience | Heb 9:9 | DocTrinsograce | 243284 | ||
"Conscience, as it doth respect ourselves, is . . . the understanding power of our souls examining how matters do stand betwixt God and us [Psalm 51:4], comparing His will revealed [Romans 7:7], with our state [James 1:23], condition and carriage, in thoughts, words or deeds, done or omitted [Psalm 51], and passing judgment thereupon as the case requires." --David Dickson (1583-1663) [cf Numbers 5:6-7; Acts 24:16; Hebrews 9:14; 13:18; Titus 1:15; 1 Peter 3:16, 21] Sunedesis (Strong's G4893)... i.e., co-perception, that is, moral consciousness |
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270 | Grace Admits No Partner | Is 59:6 | DocTrinsograce | 243278 | ||
"[The Galatians] joined the works of the law with Christ and His grace in the cause of their justification and salvation. Here it must be observed that they which make a union of grace and works in the cause of justification are separated from the grace of God. Grace admits no partner or fellow. Grace must be freely given every way, or it is no way grace." --William Perkins (1558-1602) |
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271 | Live in Peace with one Another... | 1 Thess 5:13 | DocTrinsograce | 243277 | ||
Dear Ed, Yes, Chesterton was actually being critical of all non-Romanists. I agree with you! "Blessed is the peacemaker" as our Lord asserted (Matthew 5:9a) He is the ultimate peacemaker, but in the beatitudes He was talking about those who bring the gospel and make peace between man and God. Nonetheless, though you are remiss in actually citing the word, may I do so for you, while I yet have the strength to do so? "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." (John 14:27) Chesterton is someone you have probably never read except in the quotes I have brought. He was a brilliant man, but his doctrine -- though more similar to yours than mine -- would not have admitted to this kind of peace. So, bravo for your observation, though lacking the effort to actually cite a verse. I'm glad you remember the gist of the passages where our Lord taught. In Him, Doc |
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272 | A work of God's Free Grace | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 243276 | ||
Dear Ed, Very well, I stand on all the words of the Kerigma. In addition, the words of Augustine, the Canons of Orange, the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession -- all of which do a better job of citing the Word than "all of James." Sorry, it will take some effort on your part. As you are challenging me, the onus of responsibility is with you. Let's go to the proof texts. I'll deal with them. In Him, Doc |
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273 | Baptists | 1 Cor 11:2 | DocTrinsograce | 243275 | ||
Dear Ed, Well, to be honest, the opinions men who lived Godly and Spirit filled lives in the past, who were well studied in the Word, and whose lives were well examined by the church over the years... just provide far superior opinions. Their least studied opinions will far excel our best studied ones. Although, at your behest, I have quoted men from Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and even an atheist and pagan philosophers or two, I would just as soon quote people in my tradition. Would you like me to find some quotes of people from your tradition? I have already quoted from the AOG position papers. Is there anyone you'd prefer that I find to quote? I guess the question has to do with "mere opinions." When the clear principles of Scripture are expressed in varying ways by students of the Word, then is that not similar to citing the Word itself? It may not have "thus saith the Lord" in front of it, but if it expresses the very Word Christ, then I would even quote Benny Hinn and Jimmy Swaggart! It is the Word that I love! In Him, Doc PS Sorry, yes, let's go to the proof texts. |
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274 | A work of God's Free Grace | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 243274 | ||
Sorry, yes, let's go to the proof texts. | ||||||
275 | A work of God's Free Grace | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 243271 | ||
Dear Ed, That sounds a good summary. Would you, however, please cite the particular verses. I will answer your final two questions on the basis of that citation. By the way, I was remiss in providing annotated citations of the Westminster Confession. Here they are for your own study relative to interpretation: Westminster Shorter Catechism: http://www.reformed.org/documents/wsc/index.html Westminster Longer Catechism: http://www.reformed.org/documents/wlc_w_proofs/ Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 14: http://www.reformed.org/documents/wcf_with_proofs/ch_XIV.html I hope that helps you. In Him, Ed |
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276 | Baptists | 1 Cor 11:2 | DocTrinsograce | 243270 | ||
Hi, Ed... I don't know. Sorry, I am not so much of an expert on other denominations, movements, and trends in religious circles. What impact? I thought that Jesus' words would have been sufficient to answer that... I do not believe that we are allowed to use some extra biblical means. (At least, I do not have such liberty.) So, in keeping with the Word, let us examine the lives of their followers over time and, according to our Lord, it will be revealed, as all truth is ultimately revealed. He Himself stated, "Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children" (Luke 7:35). Thus, when we watch them, what we will see is either the fruit of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) or the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). In Him, Doc PS I can no longer take the time to respond to questions that fail to cite pertinent Scripture or objections that are merely pugnacious. My health doesn't allow me to deal with matters of personal opinion or teachings not rooted in the Word. Also, I cannot just keep citing the Scriptures and explaining over and over their significance, to which there is no benefit. Please do not deem this as implying personal criticism -- the failing is mine alone. |
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277 | Live in Peace with one Another... | 1 Thess 5:13 | DocTrinsograce | 243267 | ||
"There are two kinds of peacemakers in the modern world; and they are both, though in various ways, a nuisance. The first peacemaker is the man who goes about saying that he agrees with everybody. He confuses everybody. The second peacemaker is the man who goes about saying that everybody agrees with him. He enrages everybody. Between the two of them they produce a hundred times more disputes and distractions than we poor pugnacious people would ever have thought of in our lives." --G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) |
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278 | A work of God's Free Grace | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 243265 | ||
Dear Ed, I have tried to outline the book of James a number of times. I never succeeded to any degree of satisfaction. Nor have I seen anyone else do a better job. It finally dawned on me that James, unlike the other books in the NT, is a wisdom book. Its five chapters cover a number of topics. Forgive me for being obtuse, but I cannot summarize James into a single aphorism. Ecclesiastes I can do; but not the book of James. Consequently, to answer your query, I will need you to put a bit more effort in framing your question. As I have often said here on this forum, the better you phrase a question, the better we can answer it. Also, let me know if you want an answer that I truly believe is Biblically orthodox, or if you want me to answer it in a way that will satisfy your own views. I can probably take a stab at the latter, but I can really only be held responsible for my own convictions. Finally, is this one of those things like an angry student shouting "But.. but... but..." or are you saying that I should have not apologized or are you contesting something more foundational. I'll do my best. In Him, Doc |
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279 | Baptists | 1 Cor 11:2 | DocTrinsograce | 243264 | ||
Hi, Ed... I entirely concur. You have made a very profound and deeply significant statement. We Reformed Baptists receive Spurgeon as one of our own, but the reality is that he was not a member of a denomination, nor even an association -- that is common among many Baptists even today. Nonetheless, Spurgeon himself wrote of the danger of unity with those who deny the fundamentals truths of the Christian faith. I think you have declaimed Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Arthur W. Pink to the hall of villiany in which you now place Charles Spurgeon. May God show them mercy! We ought not be blind to the faults of church leaders in Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Baptist circles. In Scripture we have record of the moral failings of great men like Moses and David. Our Lord tells us, "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?" (Matthew 7:16) Yet Moses and David -- and need I list others? -- have their Godly witness born out in lives that showed a general bent toward righteousness. "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." (Matthew 12:37) You wrote, "History is easy to manipulate if you snip here add there and ignore this and emphasize that." In other words, those who manipulate the truths of the past are liars and deceivers. Though, I suspect there is a lot of ignorance -- as per Peter's description "unstable and unlearned." This is their fruit, plain for all to see. Thus, we can and ought to identify them (cf John 8:44; 1 Timothy 1:8-11; Revelation 21:8, 27, 22:15). False teaching ultimately becomes characterized by accompanying forms of immorality -- lying is only the beginning. Consequently, we must not be ingenuous -- thus joining their ranks! God forbid! -- by excluding anyone who fails the God given standard of the fruit they bear. Thus, as we examine the public records in just the last hundred years, there are people like Charles Fox Parham, A. A. Allen, Aimee S. McPhearson, Duncan Leighton, Billy James Hargis, Jim Bakker, Peter Popoff, Bob Jones, Mike Warnke, Earl Paulk, Clarence McClendon, Roberts Liardon, Douglas Goodman, Lonnie Frisbee, Paul Cain, Ted Haggard, Todd Bentley, Michael Guglielmucci, Eddie Long, Roy Clemments, Paul Barnes, Gilbert Deya, Paul Cain, Ralph Rutledge, etc. ... to name but name a few. Ultimately the ones justified will be mercifully vindicated by a Holy God while the unrighteous will receive His just wrath. "So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day. The head is the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail. For those who guide this people are leading them astray; And those who are guided by them are brought to confusion." (Isaiah 9:14-16) If this is true in the days of Isaiah, how much more is it true in these days of the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ? Thank you for these frequent reminders of the day in which we live. In Him, Doc |
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280 | A work of God's Free Grace | John 17:17 | DocTrinsograce | 243258 | ||
Today I am thinking about progressive sanctification. I have been mistaken in believing that it was something of grace and works. I apologize to -- and am ashamed before -- any for having asserted that point of view. Q. 35. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness --Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 75. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is a work of God’s grace, whereby they whom God hath, before the foundation of the world, chosen to be holy, are in time, through the powerful operation of his Spirit applying the death and resurrection of Christ unto them, renewed in their whole man after the image of God; having the seeds of repentance unto life, and all other saving graces, put into their hearts, and those graces so stirred up, increased, and strengthened, as that they more and more die unto sin, and rise unto newness of life. --Westminster Larger Catechism The principal acts of saving faith are accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ alone for justification, sanctification, and eternal life, by virtue of the covenant of grace. --Westminster Confession of Faith 14.2 |
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