Twins, not Rivals: Regeneration and Effective Calling in the Ordo Salutis By TylerR Jul 31 2017 Logos Academic Blog: [T]he argument of this two-part article is that effectual calling and regeneration should be understood as twin realities in the Reformed articulation of the ordo salutis, not as two separate theological entities. Tags: Ordo SalutisSalvationSoteriology 716 reads
Salvation by Faith, or Allegiance Alone? By TylerR May 12 2017 Logos Academic Blog: "Bates’ thesis, at once radical and obvious, is this: in the New Testament writings, the Greek word pistis, or 'faith,' is better translated as 'allegiance.' ... there are specific contexts, especially in Paul and the Gospels, in which the only reasonable rendering is 'allegiance,' as in the kind of fidelity or loyalty that one would give to a king." Tags: Salvationfaith alone 1714 reads
Four Characteristics of a False Convert By TylerR Mar 15 2017 Cripplegate.com: Simon had four red flags that Luke points out in the short story of Acts 8:9-24 which we can apply to all false converts. These don’t encompass all the red flags, but they are a helpful start. Tags: Salvationfalse believers 1614 reads
Jesus and the Victim Card By TylerR Feb 23 2017 Reformation21: Rather than experiencing growth in grace, they paralyze themselves by nurturing self-pity. Instead of going to the Scriptures and to Christ, they form an unhealthy dependency on others. Tags: SalvationSanctification 675 reads
Abandoning Christ's Gospel By TylerR Apr 04 2016 John MacArthur: The call to Calvary must be recognized for what it is: a call to discipleship under the lordship of Jesus Christ. To respond to that call is to become a believer. Anything less is simply unbelief. Tags: GospelSalvation 824 reads
