I'm going to be starting a new blog series on Reformed theology. But, I won't be doing it on my personal site. To find it you'll have to go to the Covenant Reformed Church website. I will be writing a new blog about once a week, explaining the beauty of Reformed theology. I trust that … Continue reading New Blog Series on the Nature of Reformed Theology
Tag: Sovereignty
Faith and Science – Genesis 1:1-2
I want to get into the first two verses of Genesis 1 as we begin to look at the opening chapters of the Bible and their implications for our current cultural context. But before we get too far, I want for us to remember what kind of text we are dealing with so that we … Continue reading Faith and Science – Genesis 1:1-2
Romans 10: If God Chooses, Why Pray or Witness?
:In Romans 9, Paul has boldly taught and defended God's sovereign, monergistic, unconditional election of individuals to salvation. He has also dealt with three objections that usually arise against this biblical teaching: How can God elect if he is just? Or, It's not fair! Paul's answer - salvation is not about justice or fairness, it's about … Continue reading Romans 10: If God Chooses, Why Pray or Witness?
Romans 9:24-33: Who Are God’s People?
As we approach the the final section of Romans 9 we hear Paul putting forth his conclusion in answer to the question that has been the focus of this chapter - Is God a liar? This question has arisen out of a very serious situation for an Israelite such as Paul. It is obvious that Israel has rejected Christ, is … Continue reading Romans 9:24-33: Who Are God’s People?
Romans 9:19-23: Predestination!?! What about my free will?
The doctrine of God's unconditional individual election / predestination unto salvation is ever-present in Scripture and is so clearly presented and so easily understood that to deny its presence in God's word would be to deny a vast majority of what God communicates to us. Since it is not an obscure or marginal doctrine in … Continue reading Romans 9:19-23: Predestination!?! What about my free will?
Romans 9:13 – What does it mean when God says he “hated Esau”?
We don't like verses like Romans 9:13. They make us feel uncomfortable. We don't like to read that God 'hates' anyone because our God is a God of love, mercy and grace. But here is that terrible word, plain and simple: “Jacob have I loved. Esau have I hated, Now some will try to explain … Continue reading Romans 9:13 – What does it mean when God says he “hated Esau”?
Does Romans 9 Teach Individual or Corporate Election?
If you have read my previous exegetical blogs on Romans 9 you will understand that I believe Romans 9 discusses individual salvation and the election of individuals by God unto salvation. Yet some still try to insist that Romans 9 does not speak about this. They claim two things (cf. Baugh): Paul is simply addressing the historical … Continue reading Does Romans 9 Teach Individual or Corporate Election?
Romans 9:14-18: Is God Just if he Predestines?
In the previous verses of Romans 9, Paul has been dealing with a pretty big issue. It surrounds the question of God's fidelity to his word as it relates to salvation. The argument he has laid out and the problem he is dealing with can be broken down like this: The point at issue in Romans … Continue reading Romans 9:14-18: Is God Just if he Predestines?
Lord’s Day Preparation
Since we have been reflecting on God's sovereignty in salvation I thought I would share with you one of the most encouraging pieces of devotional material I know of. It is from the Heidelberg Catechism and it leaves me misty eyed every time I read it. Reflect on it and the biblical passages upon which it … Continue reading Lord’s Day Preparation
Romans 9:6-13: God’s Sovereignty in Election
In Romans 9:1-5 we saw Paul express his personal anguish over the state of his people, Israel. He is exceedingly bothered by their lack of response to the gospel of Christ. Let me allow Sam Storms to set the context of this passage for us: "The question or problem Paul is faced with is this: If … Continue reading Romans 9:6-13: God’s Sovereignty in Election
