Category Archives: Doctrine

Grace or Works Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2018 by pastormike

In my last post on Grace or Works on Friday, we saw that it is only grace in salvation that brings full glory to God. Any thought or action that bring any credit to you robs God of Glory. We … Continue reading →

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Grace or Works

Posted on March 17, 2018 by pastormike

Romans 11:6 (ESV) 6  But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. Have you had anyone say to you; “When I die I’ll get into heaven … Continue reading →

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Do You Know?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by pastormike

As I was growing up there were a lot of things I came to know.  No, I don’t mean that adolescent “know” that is all-encompassing; “I certainly know more than my parents.”  What I mean, is that there were certain … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham Some Other Insights

Posted on March 6, 2018 by pastormike

In my last post, I endeavored to give what I viewed, a balanced approach to the life of Billy Graham.  With the very public ministry that Dr. Graham had, he was open to, again in my view, very caustic criticism and … Continue reading →

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Bible Study and Devotional Helps Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2018 by pastormike

One year when I was at Shepherd’s Conference, I heard Dr. MacArthur make a statement that has stuck with me. “The only time you are inherent is when you read the Scriptures.” That just really rang my doorbell.  It is … Continue reading →

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The Sovereignty of God – Part 5

Posted on February 23, 2017 by pastormike

For a great many years, as I mentioned in Part 1” of this series, there was an internal struggle going on within me as I studied the Scriptures, especially when I was dealing with the Gospel, the responsibility of man, … Continue reading →

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The Sovereignty of God – Part 4

Posted on February 14, 2017 by pastormike

As I mentioned in my last post on the Sovereignty of God. To say that God is sovereign in the sense that He is paramount and supreme is to say nothing if He does not exert His sovereignty over all … Continue reading →

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The Sovereignty of God – Part 2

Posted on February 7, 2017 by pastormike

1 Chronicles 29:11 (NKJV) 11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty – Part 1

Posted on February 4, 2017 by pastormike

There were two theological concepts that brought real change to my life.  The first was an understanding of the Biblical Gospel and that salvation is a singular work of God’s grace in the believer where he or she is regenerated … Continue reading →

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Drawing a Line in the Sand – Part 2

Posted on January 27, 2017 by pastormike

Our Lord was no stranger to doctrinal controversy.  He did not avoid it and often was the initiator, especially when it came to the all important issue of whom we were to place our faith and trust for salvation (John … Continue reading →

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