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Freedom vs. Autonomy

Arguably, one of the greatest inventions is the automobile. Very few people call it an “automobile” anymore; rather, it’s typically called a “car” or “vehicle”. The word “automobile” is derived from two root words, “autos” (Greek meaning “self”) and “mobile” (French meaning “moving”). Combine these two meanings together and you get “self-moving”. From a driver’s perspective, an automobile is […]

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 5 – The Order of Salvation

OUTLINE: What Are the Purpose and Results of Salvation? – Godward: God is glorified – Manward: man is justified, sanctified, and glorifiedThe ElectBelievers and God’s elect are indeed one and the same group from God’s perspective. However, from man’s perspective, there may be an elected person that isn’t yet a believer (they will believe before

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 2 – The Order of Salvation

OUTLINE: Ordo Salutis (Latin)“The order of salvation” God’s Sovereignty & Man’s WillThe following are equally true Biblical doctrines: – God sovereignly elects some sinners for salvation while passing over others, – Man is held responsible for his belief or unbelief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.Be On Guard for Satan’s LiesGood stewardship of God’s Word

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SALVATION SERIES: Part 1 – The Order of Salvation

OUTLINE: Ordo Salutis (Latin)“The order of salvation” God’s Sovereignty & Man’s WillThe following are equally true Biblical doctrines: – God sovereignly elects some sinners for salvation while passing over others, – Man is held responsible for his belief or unbelief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.Biblical Terminology – Contradiction: inherently unintelligible, a falsehood, a lie.

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