Monthly Archives: November 2013

Mark Jones Identifies A Form Of Antinomianism

At stake is not whether certain theologians and preachers affirm the third use of the law, but what use is made of the law in preaching and teaching, and whether it is presented in all of its aspects: not only … Continue reading

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The Doctrines of Grace in John 6

by Felipe Diez III Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John begins with the miracle of the feeding of 5,000 people, which is also found in the Synoptic tradition. Following this wonderful sign of God’s providence, Jesus performs another miracle, … Continue reading

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Mark Jones On Antinomianism

From the pen of Mark Jones in his new book Antinomianism: Reformed Theology’s Unwelcome Guest?: Perhaps the defining issue between the orthodox and the antinomians was not whether the moral law plays a role in justification coram Deo, but whether … Continue reading

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The Magi – Exegesis of Matthew 2:9-12

by Felipe Diez III Jesus is born in Bethlehem as was prophesied in Hosea 11:1. The Magi, who arrived to worship the child, had been summoned somehow by Herod. (v.7). This “summoning” is not part of my chosen section by … Continue reading

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Watson, Charnock, and the Prophet Isaiah

            by Felipe Diez III              A vast amount of books and sermons produced by British Puritans in the 1600s have been considered by many to constitute a fruitful example … Continue reading

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Why The Cards Fall The Way They Do

Theology affects all areas of our lives. It provides, hopefully, trust and reason why the cards fall the way they do. From everything to a job offer we thought we’d never receive to that tragic news that a loved one … Continue reading

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Reformed Baptists, Reformed Paedobaptists, And The Mosaic Covenant

From the pen of Pascal Denault: Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a … Continue reading

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A Difference Between Reformed Baptist And Paedobaptist Covenant Theology

From the pen of Pascal Denault: What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise. For if the inheritance depends on the … Continue reading

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A Warning To Ministers

Gardiner Spring warns: Are there no misgivings, in view of the judgment, in the bosom of a negligent minister of the Gospel? Can he look forward to it with peace, with hope, with joy, with triumph in that Saviour (sic) … Continue reading

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Gleanings from the Gospel of John

John 6:38-40: For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that … Continue reading

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