The Divine Escape from the Bondage of the Will

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In Matthew 23:37, Jesus laments, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who…

God’s Desire for the Salvation of All and the Biblical Reality of Hell

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD At times, the Bible seems to teach that God desires all people to be saved.…

The Gospel of False Hope Among Some Southern Baptists (and Others)

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Before beginning, it is important to affirm that many Southern Baptists rightfully (and in line…

John 12:32 and God’s Saving Grace

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD In John 12:32, Jesus declares, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth,…

The Doctrine of Christ’s Eternal Sonship

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD This doctrine is supported by many passages throughout Scripture. The Bible specifically declares that ‘the…

Were False Teachers Bought by the Lord in 2 Peter 2:1?

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 2 Peter 2:1, the apostle seems to quite clearly suggest that false teachers have…

The Holy Spirit’s Work Before Salvation

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In the Old Testament (OT), God’s people, saved by faith in the revelation made available…

Victorious Living for Those Who Have Been Made Victorious in Christ

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD According to Scripture, Christians are expected to fully obey the commands of God. In John…

John 1:29 and the Atonement

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD Robert Wilkin, in Is Calvinism Biblical?, offers two verses (John 1:29; 2 Peter 2:1) which…

Biblical Proof of Authentic Salvation

5 years ago

By Mark W. Christy, PhD John MacArthur, in a sermon entitled “The Distinctive Qualities of the True Christian, Part 3”…