Which is not to minister questions
Isaac Ambrose (1604-1664): “Because election on faith foreseen, or election of men believing and persevering in faith and holiness unto … Continue reading Which is not to minister questions
William Gurnall on Faith
Puritan heretic William Gurnall writes: “Justifying faith is not assurance. If it were, St. John might have spared his pains, … Continue reading William Gurnall on Faith
Manton on the Antichrist doctrine
“Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what … Continue reading Manton on the Antichrist doctrine
A Common Calvinist Canard
[Posts in “fictional conversations” are sometimes (but not always) adapted and edited from non-fictional correspondence. They are usually lightly edited … Continue reading A Common Calvinist Canard
An Irenic Polemic
One website reads this way: “Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) is widely celebrated as one of the most eloquent divines … Continue reading An Irenic Polemic
Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 1)
Francis Turretin writes: (underlining emphasis mine–CD) “Twelfth question; the marks of the church – Is the truth of doctrine which … Continue reading Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 1)
Dagg’s Difficulty
Some historical and theological information about John L. Dagg: “John L. Dagg (1794-1884). The first major SBC theologian. His Manual … Continue reading Dagg’s Difficulty
Revelation and Human Volition
Though a gospel-denying heretic, Gordon H. Clark makes some interesting (and I think, accurate) comments on 2 Peter 1:20-21: “1:20, … Continue reading Revelation and Human Volition
Johannes Wollebius on God’s hardening
From Wikipedia: ==Johannes Wolleb (Wollebius) (1589–1629) was a Swiss Protestant theologian. He was a student of Amandus Polanus, and followed … Continue reading Johannes Wollebius on God’s hardening
Righteous Display of Power
Read Isaiah 10:5-15 and compare its clarity and simplicity to Zanchius’ elaborate attempt to distance God from evil (underlining mine). … Continue reading Righteous Display of Power
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