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This afternoon as we ate lunch in Irvine, California, we noticed a young man seated across the way before we sat down to eat. As we hung out and ate, we noticed the man was still sitting in the same spot by himself. All in all, we were there approximately a good hour and a half. Before leaving, we noticed he was still sitting there. What in the ...

Last night, I revisited the introduction to A.W. Pink's book titled, The Sovereignty of God. The forward to the first introduction is, edition was written by A.W. Pink in June of 1918. The following are several quotes from the introduction of the book. I must say what resounds deep within my soul, and should do the same for those who love the Lord is, " From ...

The following is an excerpt from chapter 10 of Studies in the Atonement. This topic has sparked much discussion. Scripture is clear in communicating the fact that all men are called to repent of their sins. On the other hand, Scripture also reveals that there are those whom the Father gives to Christ. These, Christ declares, shall never be lost. "And we know that God causes all things ...

Let us continue on the subject as noted in the title of this post. The following are Scriptures which apply to each of the two categories identifying the distinctions of the Gospel Call and the Effectual Call from a biblical perspective. The Gospel Call is universal and general because it is given to all sinners: Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of ...

In our study recently on Thursday nights, a sister raised a question as we looked into the call of God.  As we read chapter 10 of Studies in the Atonement by Dr. Robert Morey, the Scripture in 1 Corinthians 1:9 declares that God “called us into fellowship with His Son.” Christians understand the term “calling” as it relates to those in union with Messiah.  We began to look ...

Good Evening. This evening as you surf through biblicalthought, I simply want to point your attention to the Savior. A simple remembrance of the man who lived the life we should have lived, and died the death we should have died. He is the one that we praise, worship, and adore. Are you carrying burdens that are breaking you? Roll them off and cast them upon Jesus! He ...

Last week we looked at a portion of a debate between James White and George Bryson. It is clear that there are many out there who want to know the whole truth according to Scripture alone! It is clear that George Bryson could not make sense of John 6:44, according to his own understanding. Here is the closing statement from James White. May it lead us to take ...

"No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day." John 6:44 Listen carefully to George Bryson as he attempts to contend with the sharp two-edged sword of God's word! At the 1:00 minute mark, George Bryson says the following: "The point here is you cannot come, you are not able to come unless He draws ...

As we look at Christians who evangelize today, it is clear to see that many are ashamed of the gospel. Do we understand what it really means to evangelize? We would declare that to the degree a person is biblical, determines the sort of gospel they will preach. We have had great examples throughout history of great preachers like George Whitfield, who believed in the Doctrines of Grace. ...

Dr. Francis Schaeffer describes how unbelief and apathy destroy a society. As we see the unfolding of the video, compare what the Roman Empire went through leading to its downfall, and compare it to America today. Christians today are apathetic and indifferent. The mega churches don't care to defend biblical doctrine. The country is slipping further into depravity and apostasy, while the Christians sit back and ...

If I were to ask you to think back as far as it was possible for you to remember, how far back could you go? Our minds from birth to the present have absorbed ideas from millions of different avenues. Each and every day, our minds are invaded by commercials, billboards, movies, cartoons, radio ads, songs, talk shows, movie stars, co-workers, parents, family members, and so much more. ...

Ouch! These are prone to be fighting words in today's modern evangelical church. Mention one or the other, and defense mechanisms come right on up! Why should this be the case? As Christians, are we not called to be like the Bereans? Are we not to search the Scriptures? We are to be imitators, of those men who follow after Christ, men who do not compromise the truth! ...