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Divine Encounters at the Welcoming Church

Posted on November 5, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

“Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels [and other divine encounters] without realizing it!” (Hebrews 13:2)

Do you know that every encounter is a “divine appointment”? Discover how **hospitality** transforms simple greetings into sacred, eternal work! Learn why being an ambassador in your **welcoming church** means meeting more than just strangers; you are encountering angels and souls of grace. Continue ReadingDivine Encounters at the Welcoming Church→

The gospel according to Calvinism is not the gospel according to the Bible

Posted on October 30, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

The gospel according to Calvinism begins with exclusive decree and ends with predestined glory or damnation. The biblical gospel begins with universal provision and ends with glorification through faith. The difference is not cosmetic—it reverses the order of grace and the meaning of the gospel itself. Where Calvinism says, “you cannot come unless chosen,” the Bible says, “you may come, and if you do, you are chosen in Christ.”

Is Calvinism really the Biblical Gospel? We compare two plans of salvation to show how Scripture teaches universal grace! Discover Christ’s boundless mercy, proving that God’s glorious invitation is for all who will believe in Him. Continue ReadingThe gospel according to Calvinism is not the gospel according to the Bible→

Debunking Calvinist Total Depravity

Posted on October 25, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

The Calvinist Tenet of Total Depravity doesn’t account for Jesus Christ enlightening the whole world.

Does Total Depravity truly mean humans cannot seek God? This study examines Scripture, challenging the premise that inability is at fault. Discover how the Bible affirms that universal grace calls us to repentance and *seeking* the Lord! Continue ReadingDebunking Calvinist Total Depravity→

The Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

Posted on October 10, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

Welcome the world not with empty words or personal opinions, but with the life-giving exhortation of the Scriptures, faithfully read, explained, and applied.

Does your church truly live in the Word? Discover why public reading and faithful exhortation are not mere programs, but God’s divine means of instruction. Learn how centering on Scripture builds a welcoming community rooted in obedience. Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching→

Understanding the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, and Sunday Worship

Posted on September 30, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

You honor the fourth commandment in the new covenant by resting in Christ, by gathering with His people, and by wisely practicing a rhythm of work and rest.

Are you wrestling with the Fourth Commandment? This post methodically explores how Christ fulfills the Sabbath, showing why we honor God’s divine rest—not through Mosaic law, but by gathering on the Lord’s Day in the new covenant! Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, and Sunday Worship→

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