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LBC 1689 – Study Guide for Article 7
Posted on August 27, 2010 | No CommentsChapter 7 - God’s Covenant 1. Briefly outline chapter 7. 2. Can man do anything to earn or merit salvation and the favor of God? 3. Should “the covenant of grace” be equated with any of the divine covenants? Why or why not? 4. Can... -
Chart Comparison of Covenantal Perspectives versus Dispensational Perspectives on Certain Issues
Posted on July 10, 2010 | 1 CommentIssue Covenantal Perspective Dispensational Perspective Pattern of History Continuity of covenants reveal God’s plan of redemption. The Covenant of Redemption was in eternity as God decreed all aspects of redemption. The Covenant of Works was with Adam and the Covenant of Grace was with Christ. ... -
LBC 1689 – Study Guide for Article 2
Posted on May 4, 2010 | No CommentsHere is a portion of a sermon delivered on Sabbath Morning, January 7th, 1855, by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel, Southwark. “I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”—Malachi 3:6. It has been... -
Baptist Covenant Theologians
Posted on April 15, 2010 | 5 CommentsFirst let’s note what Covenant Theology is not: It is not a response to dispensationalism — for dispensationalism, in fact, did not even exist until the nineteenth century. It does not teach paedobaptism, covenant successionism, paedocommunionism, or baptismal regenerationism. It does not teach any kind... -
LBC 1689-Study Guide for Article 1
Posted on April 15, 2010 | 6 CommentsArticle I.1 In what three areas do the Scriptures serve as a sufficient, certain, and infallible rule? Also, list three ways the goodness, wisdom, and power of God are manifested. Name the four different kinds of revelation. Why is general revelation not sufficient for salvation?... -
LBC 1689 – Study Questions – Background
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe following are the study questions for the first part of our study of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (LBC1689) at Murrieta Valley Church: Background, History Why are Creeds and Confessions important? Why are they important in church history? Why are they... -
The Difference One Man Made
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No CommentsListen to this series of messages by Pastor Jason Robertson as he expounds Romans 5:12-21. In this sermon series you will learn about Covenant Theology and the doctrines of Imputation, Justification, and Federal Headship. Follow this link for the list of sermons as they are... -
John Calvin and Servetus Controversy Explained
Posted on July 10, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe Facts about Calvin and Servetus: 1. Michael Servetus taught many unorthodox heresies: astrology,pantheism, Neo-Platonism, Semi-Pelagianism, rejected the Trinity,rejected the Deity of Christ. 2. Servetus was convicted by the Inquisition in France for his heresies, but he escaped before sentencing. 3. Calvin warned him not to come to Geneva... -
John Calvin: Man of Contradictions, Shaper of Modernity. Age? 500 Next Week.
Posted on July 8, 2009 | No CommentsA version of this article appeared in print on July 4, 2009, on page A14 of the New York edition. By PETER STEINFELS. Published: July 3, 2009 in the New York Times He was born on July 10, 1509, a religious thinker and leader who... -
Different Theories about the Decrees of God that have produced Three Branches of Calvinism
Posted on June 1, 2009 | 4 CommentsPastor Jason Robertson gives a detailed chart of the different kinds of Calvinists and explains why there is so much confusion and debate surrounding this subject. -
Comparing Dispensational Theology and Covenant Theology
Posted on May 20, 2009 | 9 CommentsChart: Dispensationalism vs Covenantalism, comparing the two theologies and providing a short list of proponents. -
Calvinism Before John Calvin
Posted on May 18, 2009 | 6 CommentsMany people do not realize that Calvinism as a system of theology did not begin with John Calvin. In fact John Calvin during his lifetime was never as important of a leader during the Reformation as Martin Luther was. Calvin wasn’t as outspoken as Luther,... -
Covenant Theology flows from the Nature of God, Dispensationalism Does Not
Posted on May 15, 2009 | 11 CommentsWhy Dispensationalism is not Consistent with Calvinism: It has been rightly said that Covenant Theology flows from the trinitarian life and work of God. God’s covenant communion with us is modeled on and a reflection of the intra-trinitarian relationships. The shared life, the fellowship of... -
What Calvinism is Not
Posted on May 11, 2009 | 1 CommentCalvinism is often misunderstood, because it is continually under attack from those who are either enemies of the Gospel or ignorant of the gospel. Therefore, many people have misconceptions about this system of theology. -
When Calvinism Wasn’t Cool
Posted on March 31, 2009 | 7 CommentsNow Time is declaring that Calvinism is the new rage among young evangelicals. Great.... just great. This is the last thing we need is for Calvinism to get caught up in the Fad-driven Church Era. I guess now we shall see Tulip Tattoos on hip pastors and 40 Days of Five Points Bible Studies. Then the fad will run its course and Calvinism will be left more damaged and misunderstood than ever before.