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Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

Amy,a redeemed sheep — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:36:26 -0000

We sing this song frequently at church. I love it...

Re: New Year Prayers of a Weak and Broken Soul

Cece — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:53:45 -0000

Ahh.. thank you for your prayers, praying for you and yours. Actually drop by your blog often just don't comment much.. Looking forward to your new design. I have missed tweeting with you also, I haven't been on twitter as much either. I am focusing more on family and work, I believe that is where God wants my focus to be right now, second to my focus on Him of course. But I do still get on occasionally and I am always blessed when I see one of your tweets posted. Grace and peace through our Lord Jesus, to you also, JM!

Re: New Year Prayers of a Weak and Broken Soul

JM Vergara — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:43:54 -0000

Hello, Cece!

Nice of you to drop by the blog (it's on hiatus though since I'm finishing up the new design).

For the debate between Dr. White and Dr. Brown you can download them here, for part 1:
http://aberrationblog.wordp...
and for part 2:
http://aberrationblog.wordp...

I think I saw that video too a while back. It really is a sad thing to observe how inveterately blind people are against the truth of God's Word.

"I pray that through his debates and studying, God will open his eyes and save him through faith in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God, his Lord and Savior."
---Amen, sister.

Miss exchanging tweets with you, praying for you and yours! Grace and peace, Cece!

Re: New Year Prayers of a Weak and Broken Soul

Cece — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:39:33 -0000

Hi John Mark, watched the clip on Particular Redemption/Limited Atonement from the Dr. James R. White v. Dr. Michael Brown Debate > http://ping.fm/0Z24S you posted on twitter. Interesting, would like to hear the rest of it. Did you see the debate between Dr White and Sami Zaatari? I noticed it on Utube after watching the clip you posted. I mention it because I didn't realize until the end it was posted by Muslims By Choice. I couldn't believe the statement of the Muslims at the end. It was sad to see someone so informed yet so blind to the truth. I pray that through his debates and studying, God will open his eyes and save him through faith in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God, his Lord and Savior. God bless you in all you do. Keep up the Good work!

Re: Evangelicalism Stands or Falls with Calvinism

Don — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:22:04 -0000

Couldn't agree more. I think the biggest problems we calvinist-evangelicals have is the misunderstanding of 'labels' both by believers and the world in general.

I just hate undefined terms. This quote is an excellent example of good definition.

We used to use the term evangelical to identify what kind of Christians we are. (Even the label "Christian" was the worlds attempt to define those who followed Christ. Acts 11:26). Now the terms evangelical has been so widely used and abused that it is no longer definitive.

The term 'reformed' is fairly widely used amongst Calvinists, but I'm not sure that its a term widely understood by either Christians or the world, so I tend to use it only with those whom I know appreciate its nuance.

I have two problems with the label 'Calvinist'. It has so much baggage encumbered with it, most of which is the result of a complete ignorance of what Calvin actually stood for. The second reason is that I'm uncomfortable with any label that attaches me to another 'man'. I am not a follower of Calvin - I read his theology, I accept his theology, but I am a Christ follower - not a man follower.

Re: Evangelicalism Stands or Falls with Calvinism

Five Point — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:30:20 -0000

Wow, what a great quote. Thanks for posting.

Re: Are You Serious, Are You Willing, Christian?!

meg locara — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:27:05 -0000

i was trying to reply using my facebook but there's something wrong with the code.. :P oh well, hi jm.. well, thanks for sharing this to me, i don't know.. i didn't understand or i'm just too light headed right now but i love it, :) the thought of God right now fascinates and excites my soul so thank you, i might watch tenindictments, :)

Re: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Aaron Armstrong — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:03:36 -0000

I love this hymn - it's a perennial favorite in our home.

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

JM Vergara — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:47:50 -0000

This is the first time actually that I've learned of this hymn, while looking for a "Lord's day hymn" to post. Was immediately inlove with it! And yes, sir Watts is one of my fave authors as well.

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

JM Vergara — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:46:52 -0000

Amen brother. Amen.

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

JM Vergara — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:45:55 -0000

I listened to the conference in mp3, I was so much blessed! O, how would it be like if I was there in person! 2010? I just wish I can attend one Resolved conference at least before we enter glory.:)

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

Mark Lamprecht — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:43:18 -0000

Word! Great hymn. Watts is always so humbling in his approach. So thankful I did not get what I deserve.

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

johnfong1 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:58:21 -0000

Awesome conference! Was there myself in 2008. Cannot wait till April 2010!

Re: How Sweet and Aweful is The Place

josephmancuso — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:08:15 -0000

This is one of my favorite hymns by one of my favorite authors. Thanks for posting it.

Re: Battle Against Sexual Sin for the Joy of His Salvation

JM Vergara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:51:07 -0000

I recommend reading John Owen's works as well, notably "Overcoming Sin and Temptation" as edited by Justin Taylor and Kelly M. Kapic. You can download the ebook for free at the books section at the navbar on the top of the page.

Re: Battle Against Sexual Sin for the Joy of His Salvation

JM Vergara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:51:07 -0000

These two videos have been a great help for me to remind me in our war against sin, especially at times when temptations are strong.

Re: Battle Against Sexual Sin for the Joy of His Salvation

thaufler — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:02:05 -0000

Wonderful!

Re: Sinners Need to Feel “Accepted and Loved” First.

JM Vergara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:54:23 -0000

And of course, if the person is a member and a professor in Christ, he/she must be treated as we would the brethren, in love and grace, yet still uncompromising in Truth.

But if the person is not a member, and is an unbeliever openly practicing sin. We must be faithful to uphold the Gospel to expose all sin and self-righteousness to bring him/her to repentance and faith in Christ Jesus.

Re: Sinners Need to Feel “Accepted and Loved” First.

JM Vergara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:54:23 -0000

If it's openly practiced sin, and the person is a supposed member of the church, church discipline must be exercised by the pastorate. And yes, we as lay-people and fellow members in the body of Christ should and must confront them ourselves too for the sanctity of the Word and Gospel.

The dividing line is here though, there are those who confront but not in the basis of truth, but in the basis of preference. Yet there are those too who confront, masquerading themselves as defender of truth and Gospel yet putting the person in question in damning despair and despondency.

Confrontation of sin must be rooted from the Word and the Gospel of free grace, through the Spirit of God, only there can true repentance and reconciliation can be achieved.

Re: Sinners Need to Feel “Accepted and Loved” First.

RG de Castro — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:24:13 -0000

I confront the person if he opens up and I hear the story from him/her.

Re: God’s Sovereign Kingship

JM Vergara — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:47:29 -0000

Thank you sister! I appreciate the feedback.:)

Re: God’s Sovereign Kingship

Christopher Wood — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:51:24 -0000

Very sound and good to hear! Keep it up brother!

Re: God’s Sovereign Kingship

johnfong1 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:34:27 -0000

Brother, that is well said! Romans 9:15 - "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion". Some recieve mercy and the rest recieve justice! God is not our divine "bellboy". God did not create us for our pleasure! He is all about His glory!

Re: God’s Sovereign Kingship

askr01 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:58:42 -0000

Brother - excellent article and a very timely message!

You wrote, "These preachers would tell you that the reason you are poor and helpless is because you didn’t have enough faith or that you didn’t pray enough and tithe enough. Let them have their religion and let them take it to their graves, that is not the religion of the Bible."

It couldn't be truer. The heresy of American individualism has infiltrated most churches in America and out of it (for sadly, we export so much heresy in supposed "missions). The religion in most churches is that of "Do good and God will do good to you" - whether it take the form of prosperity preaching, charismatic "faith power", or even down to false theologies of prayer. It is nothing more than the religion of those in the east of karma and divine retribution.

It belies the truth that you so articulately proclaimed: That God is a sovereign and that none can stay His hand. His will is eternal as is His decree - no man shall change it with his feeble hands. This is the glorious hope of His true children and the terrorizing fear of the heathen. Yet, this is the Lord our God. Let us never preach another, but this mighty King.

Thank you very much for this article - for fearlessly pronouncing our God. I pray that He would make and send out more laborers like yourself. God bless, bro! =)

Re: God’s Sovereign Kingship

Holly Dye — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:14:21 -0000

Excellent article! Beautiful and well thought out =)