July 2012

Question: It seems...more and more [common that] Philippians 2:7 [is being used] to support the “Doctrine of Kenosis,” the idea that Christ “emptied Himself”...and became just a man. [Doesn't this] violate 1,600 years of Biblical Christianity?

July 1, 2012

Question: It seems like more and more churches and commentators use Philippians:2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: See All... to support the “Doctrine of Kenosis,” the idea that Christ “emptied Himself” of...Read more

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Question: You have attacked the teachings of Calvin and Augustine. We’ll see which lasts the longest and stands the test of time—the writings of Augustine and Calvin and their contribution to orthodox theology or those of the writers and staff of TBC....

July 1, 2012

Question: You have attacked the teachings of Calvin and Augustine. We’ll see which lasts the longest and stands the test of time—the writings of Augustine and Calvin and their contribution to orthodox theology or those of the writers and staff of TBC. Sorry, but history shows that in the world...Read more

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Question: John Piper, in a discussion on creation, tries to draw a distinction between the creation of man, which was recent, and the universe, which could be much older....What do you think?

July 1, 2012

Question: John Piper, in a discussion on creation, tries to draw a distinction between the creation of man, which was recent, and the universe, which could be much older. He comments, “So that [view] has the advantage of saying that the earth is billions of years old if it wants...Read more

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July 1, 2012

The essence of Christianity is that we give the Son of God a chance to live and move and have His being in us, and the meaning of all spiritual growth is that He has an increasing opportunity to manifest Himself in our mortal flesh. — Oswald ChambersRead more

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Roman Catholics: The Neighborhood Mission Field

July 1, 2012

Thirty-five years ago I was delivered from the bondage of Roman Catholicism . That may sound somewhat unkind to many evangelicals today, but it is nevertheless true, as all former Catholics who have been saved by faith alone in Christ alone will attest. Why would we claim that we were...Read more

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