About me:
Elected by my heavenly Father before the foundation of the world to eternal life with himself, not through any forseen free will faith but only by God's mercy.
Jesus Christ the only begotten of the Father then redeemed me through his precious blood shed on the cross and the Holy Spirit made me alive in Christ, it was only then that I willfully ran to the mercy of God through his son Jesus Christ.
Therefore I am but a piece of clay whom the Father had mercy on - and the father now works in me to will and do of his good pleasure - all for the glory of himself and his dear son Jesus.
Heavenly Father has graciously given me a desire for truth - and my aim is to share this truth that the Lord Jesus has revealed to me to whoever he wills. for many are called but few are chosen.
The gospel is God’s promise to save his chosen people who are born into this world dead in trespasses and sins, give them complete salvation, including the work of the Holy Spirit in them, and entitle them to the whole inheritance of eternal life and final glory, all based solely upon the atoning blood and imputed righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ died for all those whom the Father chose to save and set his love upon before the foundation of the world, he rose from the dead the third day proving that God was satisfied with his perfect life and sacrifice and not one person whom Jesus died for will be lost.
The Gospel excludes all the works of all sinners as forming any part of the ground or condition of this great salvation.
The Gospel excludes the sinner’s efforts at obedience as forming any part of that which saves him, keeps him, makes him fit and qualified, or entitles him to any part of salvation. In fact, the Gospel demands that sinners embrace and rest in Christ as their whole salvation and repent of such thoughts.
To put it briefly, the gospel is God's promise to save His chosen people conditioned on the atoning blood and imputed righteouesness of the Lord Jesus Christ ALONE.
Definite Atonement
I hold the A-millennial position
The Pope is Antichrist
The bible says there are many antichrists
The Pre - tribulation rapture is a lie and is not found in the bible unless one persists on twisting 2 or 3 scriptures to their own shame.
A Brief Summary of Doctrine & Statement of Faith
The full inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; their authority and sufficiency as not only containing but as being in themselves the Word of God. The reliability of the Scripture’s witness to itself as the only, the complete and the infallible Word of God, the New Testament witnessing to the reliability and divine character of the Old Testament; the necessity also for a reverent faith in the Word, and the teaching of the Holy Spirit, for a true understanding of the whole.
The unity of the Godhead and the divine co-equality of the Persons of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit eternally; the sovereignty of God in creation, providence and redemption.
The true and proper deity of our Lord Jesus Christ; His virgin birth; His real and perfect manhood; the authority of His teaching and the infallibility of all His utterances; His substitutionary death on the cross as being the full and sufficient and only atonement for sins; His bodily resurrection and His acension into Heaven; His present priestly intercession for His people; His personal return in glory.
God justifies His elect based solely upon the righteousness of Christ freely imputed to them, with no consideration of, nor contribution from, the sinner's efforts at obedience and reform.
True biblical saving Faith is a gift of God given to his elect alone whereby the regenerate person is given a knowledge and understanding of the true gospel of salvation conditioned on the work of Jesus Christ alone.
He counts all of his former life and deeds, whether religious or irreligious, as dead works, evil deeds, and fruit unto death.
Faith is not a condition of or prerequisite to salvation; instead, faith believes that Jesus Christ alone met all the conditions for salvation.
The total depravity of human nature in the consequence of the Fall of man from the original state of perfection in which he was created, by which Fall all mankind is in a state of condemnation and separation from a holy God, and can only be delivered by the divine work of regeneration and redemption.
The sovereign grace of God, by which we mean His free and unmerited favour; and that by His sole choice the elect have been predestinated to salvation.
The work of regeneration, conversion, sanctification and faith as being not an act of man’s free will and power, but of the mighty, efficacious, and irresistible grace of God through the Holy Spirit.
All those who are chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sanctified by the Spirit, shall certainly and finally persevere, so that not one of them shall ever perish but shall have everlasting life.
The resurrection of the body; the judgement of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, with the eternal blessedness of the redeemed, and the eternal punishment of those who finally reject Christ as Saviour.
The observance of the divine institution of baptism, in loving obedience as an act of witness, but not as conveying any regenerating grace. The observance of the Lord’s Supper as a commemoration of our Lord’s death, but not as being a sacrifice for sin nor involving any change in the substance of the bread and wine.
The sole authority and prerogative of Christ, through the Holy Spirit, speaking in His Word, for the government of the church.
Preservation Of The Saints
Beliefs and Convictions
In soteriology-Sovereign Grace Alone.
I firmly hold and openly preach, and teach the glorious doctrine of grace which is:
1. The total depravity of man. Man is completely ruined in all his faculties by sin and is utterly unable and unwilling to turn to God. Man does not have a free will but is helplessly enslaved to sin and Satan.
2. The unconditional, personal, distinguishing, gracious election of God. God chose before the creation of the world those individuals whom He would save. He did not make this choice based on any foreseen merit or faith on the part of the elect but rather according to His own purpose in grace.
3. The particular redemption of Christ.; The Lord Jesus died a vicarious, efficacious death meaning He did not die for all men to make their salvation possible but rather He died only for the elect so as to secure their salvation and to render it certain.
4. The invincible grace of the Holy Spirit. Those whom the Father elected and the Son redeemed the Holy Spirit regenerates so as to infallibly bring then to repentance from sin, and faith in Jesus Christ so that they personally receive the salvation intended for them.
5. The preservation and perseverance of the saints. Those in whom the application of redemption is begun in regeneration will be kept walking in the ways of God through sanctification until they are finally brought safely to heaven and receive their glorification.
It is in this way that God saves sinners by His sovereign grace which results in God receiving all the glory for their being saved. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8,9.
I believe in the autonomy of the local church. Each assembly of believers is to be independent and self-governing. There are to be no popes, bishops, synods, denominations or any other unbiblical heirarchies to answer to and to be corrupted by. God's will is for congregational rule with elders and deacons as church officers.
Jesus Christ is the only Head and Lawgiver of the church. The Bible is the only and all-sufficient rule of our faith and practice.
In eschatology-Amillennial.
I believe in the single, personal, visible, bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ in glory at the last day to raise all men from the dead for the final and general judgment.
This will be immediately followed by the creation of the new heavens and the new earth, which is the eternal state.
Christ's return is the final event of history.
I believe dispensationalism to be an erroneous hermeneutical system.
It is my desire to preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified to the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
I believe the Bible in the entirety is the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God preserved in English.
I believe there is only one true God. He is a Trinity. He is one God eternally existing in three co-equal Persons; Father and Son and Holy Ghost.
Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, Lord, Christ and the only Savior of men. He is the God-man, true God and true man in one Person and the one Mediator between God and men. He died a substitutionary death on the cross for the sins of His people, was buried, and rose again bodily from the dead the third day.
Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ and His finished work of redemption alone. It is not by the free will or good works or religion of man.
I believe in the total depravity of all men by sin; the personal, eternal election of God unto salvation; the particular redemption of the elect by Christ's blood; the irresistible grace of the Holy Spirit in effectual calling; and the final perseverance of the saints in faith and holiness.
I hold that the Bible is our only and all-sufficient rule of faith and practice; the autonomy of the local church; only two church ordinances, baptism and the Lord's table; the priesthood of the believer; and the separation of church and state.
I believe in the personal, visible, bodily return of Jesus Christ from heaven in glory on the last day to raise the dead and to judge all men. The wicked shall then go into everlasting punishment and the righteous into life eternal.
I believe arminianism, dispensationalism, legalism, premillennialism, postmillennialism, antinomianism, divorce and remarriage, Romanism, liberalism, ecumenicalism, and pentecostalism are false doctrines, movements, and practices.
+++ PSALM 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. +++ GOD BLESS, BROTHER!
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which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man
is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which
are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which
are not seen are eternal.
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we
have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our
house which is from heaven:
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for
that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed
up of life.
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath
given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home
in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to
be present with the Lord.
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted
of him. ....
( 2 Corinthians 4, 16-5-9)
As the devil labours by all means to keep out other things that are good, so to keep out of the heart as much as in him lies, the thoughts of passing from this life into another world; for he knows if he can but keep them from the serious thoughts of death, he shall the more easily keep them in their sins. - John Bunyan -
Thanks for the add. I had actually been planning on adding you, but somehow I became sidetracked.
I have looked over your page. And I must say, I am quite impressed. It seems God's Spirit has led you into much truth (not to sound arrogant or condescending). Not many believe in A-millennialism anymore.
I have a question. How is your understanding of ecclesiology? Have you studied Herman Hoeksema before?
The doctrine of the church as an institute is so sorely misunderstood in our day, that individualism lurks around every corner.
Well, I'm gonna go hit up starbucks and get in some studying.
You are truly the elected one with an outstanding intellectuality as well as spiritual insight were linked with a flaming zeal for God and a minute acquaintance with human heart. All your work displays this unique fusion of gifts and graces. In thought and outlook they were radically God-centered. Your appreciation of God's sovereign majesty was profound, and your reverence in handling your written word was deep and constant. Your grasp of various threads and linkages in the web of revealed truth was firm and clear. You understood most richly the ways of God with men,the glory of Christ the Mediator, and the work of the Spirit in the believer and the Church. You are such a blessing to those who knows you Chris... May God continuously using you as His gifted, precious one for His Glory.
I just wanted to say thank you for accepting me as one of your many friends and let you know that your page is of great comfort and encouragement to me. It has led me to Scripture that I feel God has directed me to read. Many blessings to you.
hello brother, how are you? i have been considering the group i joined but barely have time to be here anymore! i just wanted to stop by check out what's new on your page and bless you in Jesus! I am hanging in and doing well in life and in the Lord -He has shown me many mercies, seen and unseen I'm sure. I trust you are well and the same is true for you. Smiles, d
Just stopping by to say hello. I have so much to share ~ perhaps I'll post a blog or bulletin. I dunno. Don't hold your breath. Anyway - I pray blessing over you in Jesus our Lord. Have a God-filled day!! Smiles, D :)~
Hey Chris. Sorry that I have not talked with you lately. I am really busy with school and family, but I do think about you sometimes. Keep up good work in Christ! Peace.
Hi there - just wanted to let you know I recv'd the book and have begun reading it. Pray that I will 'get' it all! amen. Thanks and God bless you big is Jesus our Lord!! Smiles, d :)~
Hello brother - still waiting on my book and my Lord! Just stopping by and reading some things on your site - which btw is very cool; thanks for it! God bless you and yours in Jesus and have a Jesus-filled weekend! Smiles, d :)~
"Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3
Hay Chris-just stopping by to say hi. Have we nothing to give to Christ? Yes! Our sins—our sorrows—our burdens—our trials—and above all, the salvation and sanctification of our souls. And what has He to give us? What? Why—everything worth having—everything worth a moment's anxious thought—everything for time and eternity!
