Reproach of Men Blog

This addresses the fact that the grace bestowed at salvation is much more than just unmerited favor. Rather, it is also the means by which the believer accomplishes the work the LORD God has called them to. This message is about understanding that, and about letting the grace that is in the believer accomplish the [...]

Without realizing it, the LORD’s children frequently refuse His blessings. Unfortunately, the complaint of those same children is frequently to the effect the LORD does not bless like they think He ought. This message addresses how it is that we refuse the blessings the LORD does desire to bestow upon His children. May it be [...]

The following audio is Sunday night’s (12/27/2009) message about the spiritual war we are involved in and where is it primarily fought. The message focuses on an area that is frequently ignored in this war, and is crucial to fighting it effectively. I pray you find it profitable.   If you wish to download the audio or [...]

I couldn’t believe it. I read it and could not believe it. Surely they cannot believe this. Nonetheless, apparently they do. What is it I could not believe? The following statement from the Seventh Day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs page: 8. Great Controversy: All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the [...]

This post arises out of a study that I am doing, and is tied to one of John Locke’s books, which is The Reasonableness of Christianity. In this book much argument is made of what one must know to be saved or born-again, and become a Christian. At the time I read the book (which [...]

The following is the June 21st message from the Morning Service. It addresses the nature of Christ in the believer and how we often ignore what that really means.     For those who cannot use the embedded player, want to use a different player, or simply download the file, please use the link below. The Nature of [...]

The following is extracted from William Tyndale’s 1534 New Testament1 It is posted so that rabid Calvinists can read it and get bent trying to warp it into “unconditional, sovereign election.” I am not worried as the language will stand. Though the language and grammar are very plain that the predestination pertains to what the born-again [...]

You know, I don’t make a point of doing verse studies. Occasionally I will, but generally, I do not as it is largely a waste of time. How men think to approach the Scripture, is not at all how the LORD intended for one to learn from His word. Without going into detail, the following [...]

NOTE: In dealing with Calvinist/Reformed doctrine, there are some questions the proponents of that theology like to throw at people to silence them as the Calvinist believes there is no legitimate answer to the question. However, as I, and many others have found out, the Calvinist doesn’t actually want a valid answer, and will either [...]

NOTE: In dealing with Calvinist/Reformed doctrine, there are some questions the proponents of that theology like to throw at people to silence them as the Calvinist believes there is no legitimate answer to the question. However, as I, and many others have found out, the Calvinist doesn’t actually want a valid answer, and will either [...]