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Examining Calvinism, Pt. 2 – Election

April 12, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Calvinism

Romans 9:12-13: “It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.“

Calvinists teach that Romans 9:13 proves ‘election’, that Jacob was predestined by God, to heaven and Esau was predestined by God, to hell even before they were born. Based on this verse they teach God chose some people for heaven & some people to go to Hell for no reason at all, nothing to do with sin. But this isn’t true!

This a more complex chapter (needs more biblical historical background for the proper context) & could be a difficult passage for some to understand it well. Unfortunately Calvinists use this chapter 9 to convert people to Calvinism, to convince them of their view on predetermined election, & even use it on the unsaved people or babes in Christ who still don’t understand Bible doctrine properly, causing confusion to many.

Examining Calvinism in light of Scripture, Pt. 1

April 11, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Calvinism

We understand talking about Calvinism is a divisive and controversial issue, but we believe it must be faced because it is growing, and affects the Gospel of Salvation and the very Person of God. Brushing it under the carpet has made the problem worst with time. And as some Reformed have recognized ‘What could be more relevant to the Gospel than how sinners are saved? ‘

What makes things more difficult, is that we know there are many nice, God loving & sincere people involved in this religious system, a lot of them get in it by default, thinking they need to choose between Calvinism or Arminianism. But they don’t have to follow any men’s doctrine, just Jesus Christ & His Word. Many that follow this doctrine don’t even know who was John Calvin, or haven’t read his writings.

Doctrinal errors – Where to Draw the Line.

April 3, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Importance of Doctrine

The primary requirement of a teacher of the Word, is to be steadfast in the doctrine taught initially by Jesus & the apostles.

Acts 2:42 “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. “,

“But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine” Titus 2:1

Foundational Doctrines – Doctrine of Christ.

March 16, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Importance of Doctrine

The foundation of our Christian faith is Jesus Christ the son of God. He is the author & finisher of our faith :

looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

There Is No Other Gospel

March 1, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Importance of Doctrine

There can be no Gospel message or preaching without the story of the sacrifice of Christ as the Redeemer of mankind. But something has happened to the integrity of the Gospel of Christ over time, it has become diluted, twisted, contaminated, etc.

We will find the true gospel in the Scriptures. The following verse is called the ‘Gospel in a nutshell’:

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Importance of Sound Doctrine

February 2, 2016 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Importance of Doctrine

We see today a constant attack against Christ’s doctrine. A growing number of people, especially among proponents of the ecumenical movement & emergent church movement, are now saying: “Doctrine divides, experience unites” or “Doctrine is not important. Let’s lay aside our doctrinal differences and let’s unite.” It sounds nice but sadly is not biblical.

Is sound doctrine important? Is truth important? Of course it is!

News – 2016

January 25, 2016 / cristolaverdad

For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand. Mark 13:22-23

Spiritual vs. Carnal

January 1, 2016 / cristolaverdad

“And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. . . .For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying (G2205 = Jealousy), and strife (G2054= contentions ), and divisions (G1370= dissension, division, sedition ), are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? . . . Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s. 1 Corinthians. 3:1-23

This bible verse is often misinterpreted. When reading it, at simple view, it may seem to some that Paul is saying division among Christian denominations is carnal. Some go as far as to accuse their brethren of being carnal just because they expose false doctrines or false teachers, not realizing they are the ones acting in a carnal way. Others even say that Peter (Cephas) is the founder of the Catholic church & for that reason we should accept this denomination as part of the body, otherwise it would mean we are carnal or divisive.

Psalm 23

December 15, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Psalms

We are going to use the same 4 steps mentioned previously, to study PSALM 23:

Basic steps to Bible Study

December 4, 2015 / cristolaverdad

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Bible Study

John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”

Luke 11:28 “But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”

Not all Bible versions are the same and the version we choose is critical for sound doctrine. When studying the Scriptures is always good to compare the version we are reading with other good translation, that will give us more understanding on some words, or you can also use a bible dictionary.

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