One Sentence Summary of Antinomianism
“You cannot keep the Law, so don’t even try.” Technorati Tags: cog,church of god,antinomian,law,grace
Month: January 2011
From COGWA to CGWA
I previously postulated a few of what the final initials would be for Church of God, a Worldwide Association – somewhat tongue in cheek. Today, it was announced it is “CGWA”. I have a feeling, though, that “COGWA” is going to stick around as long as that is part of…
Victor Kubik Recuperating
Victor Kubik seems to be doing better this morning, and he is out of ICU.
“Love or Law?” Wrong Question!
“Love or Law? Which is more important?” goes the question. Frankly, that is the wrong question. Love and keeping the commandments are intricately intertwined within Scripture. They are inseparable. If you love God, you will keep His commandments. If you keep His commandments, you will keep the most important one…
Are You a “Good Person”?
The simple fact of the matter is that it is human nature to believe that you are a good person. Misunderstood, perhaps, but certainly not evil. We are victims. We are products of our environments. We are products of genetics. Etc. The Bible, however, calls us all sinners. The Bible…
They Did Not Believe Jesus Then or Now
21Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23And he said unto them, Ye…
The Commandments and the Mark of the Beast
11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first…
COG – ST Bible Reading Schedule
The Church of God – South Texas (COG-ST) some time ago put up a page on their website for the Current Bible Reading program that Jack Hendren is promoting for Bible study. There aren’t any guidelines or commentary that I am aware of, but some people on Facebook often discuss…
Thoughts on Equality
Some people have the day off in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Civil rights in the US came at a cost. In the case of MLK, it came at the cost of his life, unfortunately. There is another individual who died for freedom, though, and that person was…
Just a Glimpse of Fatherhood
A parent always hopes the best for their child. I know my parents always did for me, and I know I was a disappointment at times. As a parent myself, I certainly wish the best for my child as well. Being a parent gives us a very small glimpse of…
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From COGWA to CGWA
I previously postulated a few of what the final initials would be for Church of God, a Worldwide Association – somewhat tongue in cheek. Today, it was announced it is “CGWA”. I have a feeling, though, that “COGWA” is going to stick around as long as that is part of…
Victor Kubik Recuperating
Victor Kubik seems to be doing better this morning, and he is out of ICU.
“Love or Law?” Wrong Question!
“Love or Law? Which is more important?” goes the question. Frankly, that is the wrong question. Love and keeping the commandments are intricately intertwined within Scripture. They are inseparable. If you love God, you will keep His commandments. If you keep His commandments, you will keep the most important one…
Are You a “Good Person”?
The simple fact of the matter is that it is human nature to believe that you are a good person. Misunderstood, perhaps, but certainly not evil. We are victims. We are products of our environments. We are products of genetics. Etc. The Bible, however, calls us all sinners. The Bible…
They Did Not Believe Jesus Then or Now
21Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. 22Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. 23And he said unto them, Ye…
The Commandments and the Mark of the Beast
11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first…
COG – ST Bible Reading Schedule
The Church of God – South Texas (COG-ST) some time ago put up a page on their website for the Current Bible Reading program that Jack Hendren is promoting for Bible study. There aren’t any guidelines or commentary that I am aware of, but some people on Facebook often discuss…
Thoughts on Equality
Some people have the day off in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Civil rights in the US came at a cost. In the case of MLK, it came at the cost of his life, unfortunately. There is another individual who died for freedom, though, and that person was…
Just a Glimpse of Fatherhood
A parent always hopes the best for their child. I know my parents always did for me, and I know I was a disappointment at times. As a parent myself, I certainly wish the best for my child as well. Being a parent gives us a very small glimpse of…