A Part of My Personal Journey 1986 … Mr. HWA died 1986 -1996 … Review of Doctrines –> Review of WCG theology December 24, 1994 … The so-called “Christmas Eve Sermon” by Mr. Tkach … in Atlanta, GA. January 7, 1995 … That “Christmas Eve Sermon” was played in most, if not all, WCG congregations. The result, according to a post by Richard Roberg, in the Every Word of God Facebook group, was that “this sermon […]
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INTRODUCTION In our last session, we looked the main differences between Calvinism and Arminianism by comparing the views of each with regards to the TULIP (an acronym for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of Saints). We did not look at all the differences, but we can summarize them as follows: With regards to TOTAL DEPRAVITY, Calvinists believe natural, unconverted Man is totally dead (and, therefore, totally unable) and not able
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When most persons think about the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism, they tend to think of the Five Points of Calvinism and, by extension, what could be called Five Counterpoints of Arminianism. We should not think, however, that there are only five points in Calvinism. The Five Points of Calvinism are really five points that were produced by the Synod of Dort, in response to arguments raised by followers of Jacobus Arminius. The
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My pastor’s son just told him he’s an atheist – and suddenly I looked at my 12-year-old and realized he can quote scripture but can’t answer a single “why” question. It was 10:32 PM on a Wednesday when Pastor Mike told our small group. His son Daniel. Homeschooled through high school. Memorized entire books of the Bible. Now a sophomore at a Christian college, telling his dad that “faith is intellectually dishonest.” Pastor Mike’s voice
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John 10:30 What did Jesus mean when He said He and the Father are one? Some understand Jesus to be saying that He and the Father are the same one Being. Others say Jesus was saying that He and the Father are the same in purpose and will, etc. But there is something we need to note about that verse that sheds some light on what Jesus meant by what He said. Notice the following
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