SALVATION SERIES: Part 8 – Introduction to God’s Salvific Plan

OUTLINE:Man- vs. God-Centered Salvation – A man-centered salvation places man’s will (aka, his idol, “free will”) as the sovereign, determining factor in its “gospel”. – A God-centered salvation places God’s will (equipped with His free will) as the sovereign, determining factor in its Gospel.Have FaithIt’s perfectly “normal” to start out perplexed about God’s elective decree,

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Lessons From a Housecat

If you have ever owned a cat- wait, that is not right, let me start again… if you have ever been owned by a cat, then you know what a joyful addition this relationship can be to your life. When you become a cat parent, you willingly become a servant to a 10lb animal; you

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 6 – Introduction to God’s Salvific Plan

OUTLINE: Man- vs. God-Centered Salvation – A man-centered salvation places man’s will (aka, his idol, “free will”) as the sovereign, determining factor in its “gospel”. – A God-centered salvation places God’s will (equipped with His free will) as the sovereign, determining factor in its Gospel.Have FaithIt’s perfectly “normal” to start out perplexed about God’s elective

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My Condolences

“My condolences.” This seems to be the go-to statement that most people offer to those who’ve recently suffered a death in the family. We say this because it’s “safe” during what is, for many of us, an uncomfortable situation. I mean, death has such a ripple effect in the lives of loved ones that any

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 3 – Introduction to God’s Salvific Plan

OUTLINE: We cannot lay claim to a single act of goodness from a state of total depravity. Ro 5:8but God shows his love for us [context: Paul is writing to believers] in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Proper Perspective When Studying SalvationWe must heed Solomon’s wisdom (Ecc 12:13-14). We are

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