Reproach of Men Blog

Man cannot understand why God just doesn’t destroy all the wicked people and leave the good people. Man cannot understand how that turning from righteousness, even for a second, warrants permanent destruction in the sight of God, when the wicked are given a (many) chance(s) to repent. Briefly, we can answer the two contentions with other Scripture: And, [...]

NOTE: Yes, there are only two parts to this one. I originally intended for this to be a brief post on a comment by John Piper (a Calvinist), and it simply did not turn out that way. I pray you find it a blessing. While researching what Calvinists like to teach concerning their doctrine and the [...]

Here then, we have cause to ask, as Calvinism/Reformed theology raises the issue: Were they born again, (regenerated) so that they might believe? After all, Calvinist and Reformed theologians claim the following as true: 5) Calvinists do believe in man’s responsibility, but deny his ability to repent and believe the gospel. The two terms are not synonymous. Calvinists [...]

In one of the comments left concerning the Unwanted Answers – Part 2 post, the following challenge was given: Are you willing to acknowledge the truth in these scriptures? I challenge you, and everyone who reads this, to meditate and study those scriptures, and prove to me that these scriptures do not support unconditional sovereign election. Now, [...]

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 [...]

You call yourself a student of the bible, and do not have the original Hebrew/Greek translation? Are you serious? I forgot, its KJV, or nothing for Paul.1 The Interlinear Bible is the OT in Hebrew and the NT in Greek, translated in literal English by Jp(sic) Green.You would no(sic) this if you had one. It is [...]

NOTE: I underline for emphasis. All emphasis is mine. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (I Thessalonians 5:21) Well, it’s not the first time I have been called “unteachable,” and I am certain it won’t be the last. What is the problem? I demand proof — not assertions. I also demand that competency be demonstrated in [...]

NOTE: This is a continuation of the series “Adam and the Fall.” If you have not read those posts, please do so as it will yield a far better understanding of what this series deals with. The posts can be found here: Part 1, Part 2, Part3, Part 4, Part5, Part 6. “Ok. This is what [...]

In addressing the questions raised by Aaron, we can examine them in whatever order we desire. However, since there is an order to things, a failure to examine them in proper order will yield some very interesting results for our doctrine. In the Scripture, there is an order to building doctrine, which is expressed in [...]