Calvinism teaches the doctrine of Unconditional Election. Briefly stated, it is the idea that before the world began God chose (elected) who he would save, and who he would destine for reprobation and punishment. It is called ‘Unconditional’ because there is no condition placed on humans or any action that we could do that could [...]
“It is the observation of an ancient writer, that there have been from the beginning two orders of Christians. The one lived an innocent life, conforming in all things, not sinful, to the customs and fashions of the world; doing many good works, abstaining from gross evils, and attending the ordinances of God. They endeavoured, [...]
“In 1988, psychologists Shelly Taylor and Jonathon Brown published an article making the somewhat disturbing claim that positive self-deception is a normal and beneficial part of most people’s everyday outlook. They suggested that average people hold cognitive biases in three key areas: a) viewing themselves in unrealistically positive terms; b) believing they have more control [...]
Hymns vs Choruses, the never ending debate. I have some thoughts: (in this text consider the word Chorus to mean ‘Contemporary Song’ to those that feel offended by the word Chorus!)…:
“Choruses are repetitive.” Songs aren’t repetitive, worship leaders are - it is possible for a worship leader to play more songs rather than repeat the [...]
Last night I was learning to play bridge (long story) and thought I’d try playing a hand or two at yahoo games. While on there I saw someone in the bridge chat room explaining why they were a Christian, but not really satisfying his enquirers. I do love these conversations. So as the melee began [...]
