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Luis de Molina's Concordia of Free Will (Parts 2 and 3) Luis de Molina’s Concordia liberi arbitrii, first published in 1588, stands as a cornerstone of 16th-century theology and philosophy, born amidst the vibrant intellectual currents of Iberian scholasticism and the Catholic response to the Reformation. This seminal work tackles the profound challenge of reconciling human free will with divine grace, foreknowledge, providence, predestination, and reprobation, sparking the intense De Auxiliis controversy within the Catholic Church. This volume presents Parts 2 and 3 of the Concordia, ...

Every Christmas, we celebrate the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of the world. But few have ever captured the profound implications of Christ’s birth like the ancient church father, Athanasius. In this audiobook, The Face of Infinite Love, you’ll explore the profound miracle of the Incarnation through the lens of one of the greatest treasures in Christian literature, Athanasius’ On the Incarnation.

An examination of the power and authority which come from the Cross, and the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Mantente firme en el evangelio y regocíjate en tu identidad inquebrantable como hijo de Dios. Descubre la verdad transformadora que está en el corazón de la fe cristiana: la justificación por gracia mediante la fe solamente. En Felizmente justificados, el Dr. Roger Smalling aporta pasión y claridad a una doctrina que dio forma a la Reforma y que sigue definiendo el evangelio en la actualidad. Con una rigurosa base bíblica y explicaciones accesibles, Smalling explica el verdadero significado de la justificación, la imputación y la justicia de Cristo. Explora las diferencias entre las...

"EXPLAINING THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION: Basic Bible Doctrines of the Christian Faith" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted concept of salvation from a Christian perspective. Authored by a renowned conservative Bible scholar, this book delves into the depths of Biblical teachings, offering a detailed examination of salvation's various aspects as portrayed in the scriptures. The book is a compelling resource for theologians, pastors, students of theology, and any Christian seeking a deeper understanding of their faith. Key Features: In-Depth Biblical ...

Are you striving to be righteous — when God has already made you righteous through faith? In Understanding the Righteousness of Faith, [Author Name] unveils one of the most liberating truths in Scripture: righteousness is not earned by works, but received through faith in Jesus Christ. This life-changing revelation will help you break free from guilt, fear, and self-effort — and walk boldly in the grace and victory that God has already prepared for you. Drawing from deep biblical insights and practical examples, the book shows how understanding your right standing with God transforms ...

The question before us is not whether repentance matters. Scripture commands repentance, godly sorrow is real, and the believer’s life includes ongoing humbling before God. The question is where repentance and confession are allowed to sit in the structure of the gospel. When repentance becomes a hinge that turns forgiveness on and off—when confession is treated as the mechanism by which pardon is obtained or regained—then even evangelical language can drift into a practical re-legalization of the Christian life. This is precisely the danger Old School Baptists repeatedly resisted, ...

In a world swirling with confusion, compromise, and counterfeit truths, this book is a clarion call to return to the uncompromising foundation of the true gospel. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: The Power of God Revealed walks readers through the seven unshakable pillars of biblical truth that make up the only message that saves. With rich theological depth, biblical exegesis, and unflinching clarity, Dawn J. Douglas exposes false gospels and re-centers the reader on the holiness of God, the sinfulness of humanity, the sufficiency of Christ, and the power of salvation by grace through faith. ...

This book uses a recent writing given by Jesus called, A Course in Miracles, to explain and correct the Christian understanding of God, Jesus, Heaven, the Bible, and the World. After 2000 years we have thousands of Christian denominations with differing theologies and rituals. A Course in Miracles clears up these inconsistencies and contradictions in Christianity and the Bible to present a unified message of love, peace, and forgiveness.

When did the simple Good News get so complicated? At first glance the Gospel seems straightforward: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” Simple, right? Then you start asking questions: Do you need to believe particular things about Jesus to be saved? If so, what things? Do you need to live in a particular way? If so, how exactly? Do you need to do good works and avoid specific sins? And if so, what kind of works and which sins? Are the demands the same for everybody everywhere or do they change over time, place, and person? And why isn’t any of this clearer? ...

Explore the "Perfect Paradox" of the Christian life: the call to a standard of perfect obedience that is impossible to attain in the flesh. The Old Rugged Cross: Laying My Trophies Down delves into the impossibly high commands of Christ and His apostles, revealing them not as a path to self-righteousness, but as a divine design to continually drive believers to the foot of the cross. Discover how Christ raised the moral law to an unattainable level of heart-purity and how the apostles applied this standard to the church , exposing our daily failures and desperate need for grace. This work ...

In broad strokes, the document shows that “eternal vital union” among Old School Baptists is not a random oddity but a specific way of talking about how Christ and his people are related in eternity, and how that relation intersects with Adam, the fall, and time-bound regeneration. At its core, eternal vital union is the claim that the elect are not merely decreed or foreseen in Christ, but that they truly stand to him as children to a Head in an eternal, living relation before the world began. In Gilbert Beebe’s pieces, that union is pushed very far: the elect are an “eternal seed,...

This bookt frames Edwards, Hopkins, and Fuller as one “Edwardsian ecosystem” expressed in different church habitats—Congregational New England (Hopkins) and Particular Baptist England (Fuller)—and it does so explicitly through Old School Baptist eyes, i.e., with the controlling suspicion that this whole line (however brilliant) proved practically corrosive to “sound Baptist doctrine.” The thesis is clean: Edwards supplies the conceptual machinery, Hopkins systematizes and weaponizes it into an activist ethical program, and Fuller translates Edwards into an anti–Hyper-Calvinist...

Is the modern Communion service biblical? Rediscover the Lord's Supper through the lens of Scripture alone. The Lord’s Supper: Remembering Christ’s One Sacrifice offers a rigorous, Bible-centered examination of this foundational Christian practice, challenging centuries of tradition by returning exclusively to the King James Version. This comprehensive study, part of the Sentinel GPT Project, meticulously dissects the origins, purpose, and proper observance of the Lord's Supper, contrasting the simple, powerful memorial instituted by Christ with later institutional rituals. Built upon ...

Far too many Christians are waiting, hoping, and praying for healing, but either it doesn’t last or it doesn’t come at all. Doctors shrug and say there is nothing they can do. Pastors say it is your sin or attacks of the devil that blocks your healing. This only leaves people more helpless, hopeless, afraid, ashamed, and still sick or in pain. Craig Miller experienced his own miraculous physical healing, and he has dedicated his life to helping others receive the permanent emotional and physical restoration that is available through the healing power of God.

Christians often hear or read a detail about LDS (Latter-day Saint, the formal name of the church) beliefs and a biblical response, another detail and response, and so on. They may learn many details but not grasp the "big picture". This is an effort to help Christians see the "big picture" of the Mormon plan and a "big picture" response.

Fearful that God might not have chosen you for heaven? Wondering how God can judge people and send them to hell when He never gave them a chance to choose Him? You’re not alone. Calvinism, with its emphasis on God’s arbitrary will and predestination, has left many people anxious and confused about their spiritual standing before God. The solution is simple. Put those theology books aside and examine the Bible texts that teach how God “chooses” people for heaven. After receiving four degrees in theology, including a PhD in Systematic Theology, and engaging in numerous discussions ...

Epistemology is the study of the theory of knowledge. What is knowledge about God, reality and self? This project is an exercise in applied epistemology. Worldviews provide the environment for thinking that leads to a better understanding of God and reality. Worldview thinking may also provide the means for the person to acquire knowledge, justified true beliefs about God and reality. The former seeks understanding and uses reason and thinking to achieve comprehension. The latter seeks knowledge, justified true belief about what can be known. The exercise's focus is on understanding or ...

There’s No Such Thing As Dragons: Examining The Theology of The United Pentecostal Church is a well-written, relatable resource for those in the process of leaving, or who have already left the United Pentecostal Church or similar religious organizations. The author uses an analogy of the fear of fictitious dragons to describe the internal battle he experienced while pursuing the theological doubts he had during his time in the UPC. His captivating writing style makes it difficult to put this book down. This is a must-have for those of us trying to rebuild our faith after the UPC. -...

This book discusses one of the most important set of verses in one of the most important chapters in one of the most important books of the Bible. The whole doctrine about being born again is based upon a conversation that Jesus had had with a Pharisee named Nicodemus. From that conversation, one can easily see the analogy between the brass serpent on a pole in the Old Testament and Jesus on the cross at Calvary. That analogy makes it clear that Jesus is the only way of salvation. People may try whatever they like. But John 14:6 says that no one comes to the Father except by the Son. All of...