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The Testimony of Many Witnesses

1 Peter 1:3-5; Romans 8:29,30; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; 1 John 3:1,2 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the … Continue reading

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Man’s Free Will: Roman Catholic & Arminian Unity in Doctrinal Error

Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 8:30, 31        He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 9: The Unfathomable Depth

Job 37:23; Job 37:5; Romans 11:33, 34        Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out.        Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.        O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 8: A Believer’s Certain Perseverance

Isaiah 41:10,13,14; 60:16; 63:1; John 6:37        Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness―For I … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 7: Can a True Believer Fall ever from Grace and Perish?

Hebrews 3:14          For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence unto the end. JAMES DURHAM (1622-1658): If believing depends on free-will, then our perseverance depends on it also. For if the man’s … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 4: God’s Foreknowledge. What is it?

I Peter 1:2; Romans 8:29        Elect, according to the foreknowledge of God.        For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son. R. L. DABNEY (1820-1898): Does God’s foreknowledge of … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 2: The Crux of the Debate

Ephesians 1:4-7; Romans 8:29, 30        According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: having predestinated us unto the adoption of children … Continue reading

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Predestination or Freewill Part 1: The Great Debate Ground Rule

2 Timothy 2:24, 25        The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging … Continue reading

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God’s Perfect Wisdom in the Distribution of His Grace

Ephesians 2:8-10        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. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good … Continue reading

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