eternity

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61631513953193134182011-10-10T19:21:32.886-04:00eternityThoughts of an Associate Reformed Presbyterian pastorMark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-12193814504109303022011-07-04T09:51:00.007-04:002011-07-08T21:19:35.744-04:00What is a Reformed Church?

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Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-59715316497129520542011-03-31T09:59:00.002-04:002011-03-31T10:06:19.604-04:00Ongoing Conflict in the Believer

This is a sermon I preached back in 2001 on Romans 7:14-25. It deals with the question of who Paul is talking about here - believers or unbelievers? Ongoing Conflict in the Believer

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-51561743014319341202011-02-27T08:33:00.004-05:002011-02-27T08:37:05.201-05:00What to say if you are accused of bibliolatry.....

Those who hold to the inerrancy of Scripture are sometimes accused of bibliolatry - of worshiping a book. Here's a good reply from J. I. Packer that answers this objection.But, it is objected, does not the Christian stand directly under the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, and is not Jesus Christ Lord also of the Scriptures? And if so, how can the Christian be said to be bound to the

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-17873765159157298172011-02-22T17:30:00.001-05:002011-02-22T17:35:27.229-05:00Shorter Catechism Question # 4

Q4: What is God? A4: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.Question 3 says that there are two major headings in the teaching of the Bible:1) What man is to believe concerning God.2) What duty God requires of man.Question 4 is the first in a series of questions that addresses “what man is to believe

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-37733465763189716302011-02-16T13:14:00.001-05:002011-02-16T13:14:35.875-05:00The Shorter Catechism - Q # 3

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Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-73491587413600210552010-12-07T08:42:00.001-05:002010-12-07T08:43:44.516-05:00Market-Driven Christianity by Don Fortner

"Am I now trying to win the approval of men--or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men--I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10Religion in America is big business. Scads of money, powerful personalities, huge egos, and positions of prominence, influence, and recognition are at stake in the business of religion, just as they are in any other business

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-67039676046278116222010-11-18T08:13:00.001-05:002010-11-18T08:15:34.412-05:00The Authority of Scripture

WCF Chapter IIV. The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man, or church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.This section was written as a rebuttal to the RCC's claim to ultimate authority, and therefore authority over the

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-1570799839111206512010-11-13T08:48:00.003-05:002010-11-13T08:54:32.703-05:00What Books Belong in the Bible?

What books or writings are to be considered as being the Word of God?The very last statement of the WCF I, 1., implies the canon of Scripture is complete or closed. The former ways of God's revealing Himself through miraculous gifts of utterance have ceased. Now in the next two sections (2 & 3) the canon of Scripture is defined as containing only the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. The

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-84281004938438876732010-11-10T21:28:00.002-05:002010-11-10T21:35:24.527-05:00Two Ways to Live

There are only two ways to live. Our own way or God's way. Our own way ends in eternal death. The other, eternal life. There is no in-between. 30 years ago God opened my heart and I turned from sin to trust in Christ alone as Savior and Lord. Life is short. Do you know for sure where you will spend eternity?www.twowaystolive.com

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-70289277179014821292010-09-29T08:46:00.001-04:002010-09-29T08:46:53.078-04:00B.B. Warfield on WHOSOEVER WILL

Sunday sermon-B.B. Warfield on WHOSOEVER WILLB.B. Warfield is a former theology professor and principal of Princeton Theological Seminary, and many consider the last great theologian at Princeton before the split in the early twentieth century. Here is an excerpt from his Plan of Salvation. “We hear ringing up and down the land the passionate proclamation of what its adherents love to call a ‘

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-27476076486195655342010-09-06T08:40:00.007-04:002010-09-06T08:47:16.117-04:00David Robertson comments on the Times Article on Prof. Stephen Hawking's, "Hawking: God did not create the universe."

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-69281216863611353212010-08-01T08:54:00.000-04:002010-08-01T08:55:53.532-04:00Against Popish Ritual

What kind of worship has God ordained? Spurgeon has a few thoughts on the subject.

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Is the Bible Today What Was Originally Written?The question, “Is the Bible Today What Was Originally Written?” involves two important questions: (1) Are the available manuscripts (mss.) of the Bible accurate representations of the original mss. of the respective books of the Bible (the autographs of Scripture)? This is an issue of textual transmission. (2) Are the available translations faithful

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-6094113175300184102010-04-25T16:32:00.004-04:002010-04-25T16:38:27.751-04:00Sadly, Barthianism is being revived. Not good news for the church of Jesus Christ.

The revival of Barthianism is anything but good news. Go this link to suffer through a lengthy neo-barthian effort to trash the doctrine of inerrancy. Redemption comes at the end in a level-headed response from Dr. William Evans.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-43648732675496755042010-03-22T16:51:00.002-04:002010-03-22T16:52:55.459-04:00The Truthfulness of Scripture

Inerrancy Michael S. Horton Against the repeated claim that the doctrine of inerrancy, unknown to the church, arose first with Protestant orthodoxy, we could cite numerous examples from the ancient and medieval church. It was Augustine who first coined the term "inerrant," and Luther and Calvin can speak of Scripture as free from error.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-388644582131511832010-03-15T10:40:00.001-04:002010-03-15T10:47:08.461-04:00

A Layman's Historical Guide to the Inerrancy DebateArticle by William B. Evans February 2010Excellent article giving background on the Inerrancy issue in the ARP Church.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-62795845042886233772010-03-13T04:23:00.001-05:002010-03-13T04:23:53.907-05:00What is at Risk in the Erskine Lawsuit?

What is at Risk in the Erskine Lawsuit? Opinion and Commentary Written by Fred Greco Friday, 12 March 2010 19:58 I believe that regardless of the outcome on the original matter, the very fact of the lawsuit creates more damage to the Church (and therefore to both sides of the Erskine controversy) than the dispute out of

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-88613249381219267842010-03-12T08:38:00.000-05:002010-03-12T08:39:20.398-05:00The Mystery Source Is....

The Mystery Source Is.... Posted by Carl Trueman Karl Barth, as correctly identified by James from Edinburgh, who also raises the question as to why Barthian preaching is, by contrast with the quotation, often deathly dull....

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-8115239299121267332010-03-05T08:42:00.009-05:002010-03-05T09:10:15.831-05:00Special Meeting of ARP Synod

Special Meeting of ARP Synod votes to deal with long standing issues at Erskine College and Seminary by Don ClementsAlso see Rev. Tim Phillips blog posts on this event.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-7637414742176654072010-02-21T15:22:00.001-05:002010-02-21T15:23:59.887-05:00A Christ-centered Marriage

A Christ-centered MarriageColossians 3:18-1918Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.19Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-34937269229848436902009-10-31T11:44:00.002-04:002010-02-21T14:53:36.628-05:00Sermons on Colossians

Sermons on the book of Colossians. http://unityarp.podbean.com/

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-59483691706625957452009-10-10T16:12:00.003-04:002009-11-05T20:30:33.236-05:00What should we think of Karl Barth?

Many in our day are returning to the theology of Karl Barth. People are tired of Liberalism and do not like Fundamentalism. Barth satisfies the intellectual because he was intelligent. He puts liberalism in its place. But Barth is Neo-orthodox and this is like purgatory - it is supposed to be a place between heaven and hell, but it is a place that doesn't really exist. So Barth's

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-25212929347300139452009-10-07T10:30:00.004-04:002010-02-21T14:52:33.421-05:00Bromiley on Barth on Scripture: A Case of Startling Consistency

Contrary to many neo-barthian scholars, such as Dr. Richard Burnett of Erskine Seminary, Dr. Geoffrey W. Bromiley, former professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, understands and exposes Barth's unorthodox view of Holy Scripture. Read this paper and decide for yourself.

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-53137852400976460452009-09-18T12:42:00.004-04:002009-09-18T12:49:00.942-04:00A Window into the Socialist Soul

A Window into the Socialist Soulby Joel McDurmon, Sep 18, 2009"God and socialism stand in complete contradiction and eternal conflict. We must choose one, and cannot choose neither. Without God, mankind is doomed to the judgment of mankind, including his political contrivances leading to theft. Christians must recognize this antithesis and choose the good. Then, we must stand and defend the

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-6920028557077886682009-07-01T08:44:00.000-04:002009-07-01T08:45:27.082-04:00John Calvin's 500th Birthday

John Calvin John Calvin was a theologian, pastor, biblical exegete, and tireless apologist for Reformed Christianity, and ranks among the most important thinkers in church history. His theological works, biblical commentaries, tracts, treatises, sermons, and letters helped establish the Reformation as a legitimate and thriving religious movement throughout Europe. No theologian has been

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-86556396161546328672008-09-09T09:22:00.006-04:002008-09-09T09:32:21.170-04:00The Contemporary Church

Newspring is a huge church in our area, and like many megachurches today, they have constructed their worship service to reach the unchurched. The service is not really a worship service, but a rock concert followed by a sermon which is often a comedy routine. As someone recently commented to me after attending there for a few weeks, it is all done on a "kindergarten level." Here are a few

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I read this today on a FaceBook profile:“Everyone's truth is different, as to each and every one, reality is perception, and perception reality. It is only from a thorough searching deep within, not from some external source, that we come to some degree of commonality concerning truth.” My response: "There is only one truth. The foundation of truth is God Himself, who is truth. Reality is

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-64182010690212486582008-07-21T12:48:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:49:22.919-04:00simple truths

1. ROMANS 3:23 - All have sinned"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"2. ROMANS 6:23 - All deserve hell; heaven is a free gift"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."3. JOHN 14:6 - Jesus is the only way to heavenJesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.4. 1

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-1712227402675947302008-07-19T23:33:00.005-04:002008-07-19T23:39:48.792-04:00The Divine Spiration of Scripture - A Review by Dr J R de Witt

This an excellent review by Dr. J R de Witt of a new book by A.T.B. McGowan titled The Divine Spiration of Scripture.The book attempts to present an alternative view to the traditional, biblical view of the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. Dr. de Witt demonstrates that this alternative view presented by McGowan is found wanting.The Divine Spiration of Scripture - A Review by Dr J R de

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-15369641264362907822008-06-26T09:26:00.007-04:002010-03-05T09:05:34.632-05:00Theological Papers

This past year I have taken two classes at Erskine Seminary and written two papers. One has to do with the doctrine of Justification and the other deals with B. B. Warfield's doctrine of the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture."John Calvin’s Doctrine of Justification: An Overview and Comparison with Robert Gundry" "Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield: The Defense of the Word of God Written"

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-66821174559286104702008-06-26T09:08:00.012-04:002008-12-09T06:12:33.509-05:00"The Shack"

The Shack is a new book that thousands of undiscerning Christians are all excited about. Listen to this message by Dr. Al Mohler to get the truth.A Look at “The Shack”Also read a thorough reviewof The Shack by Tim Challies.http://www.challies.com/media/The_Shack.pdf

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-54656872705242126112008-05-28T18:31:00.002-04:002008-12-09T06:12:33.618-05:00Scripture - a Final Revelation

Sola ScripturaScripture - a Final RevelationChristianity is based upon revelation from God.We as reformed Protestants are committed to the principle of "Sola Scriptura", or Scripture alone. Through Scripture, God has revealed all that is necessary for us to know about Himself, and about our salvation. In fact, we say that the "Holy Scripture alone is our infallible authority for all matters of

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-37005367613414924562008-04-25T18:39:00.000-04:002008-04-25T18:40:46.544-04:00Justification Test

I can't remember where I got this, but it is worth going through to think about this important matter of justification.Justification Test1. According to Romans 8:30, whom does God justify?2. God justifies:a. the godly b. the ungodlyc. the sincere (Read Romans 4:5 after you circle your answer!)3. What two things does God do in justification? (pick two)a. infuses righteousness into us b. pardons

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-20647125426265112582008-04-19T22:28:00.001-04:002008-04-19T22:31:20.734-04:00Sola Scriptura - part one

Sola Scriptura Christianity is based upon revelation from God. If God had not chosen to reveal Himself to man, there would be no knowledge of Him, or of salvation. We as reformed Protestants are committed to the principle of "Sola Scriptura", or Scripture alone. Through Scripture, God has revealed all that is necessary for us to know about Himself, and about our salvation. In fact, we

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-17092263137344829522008-04-15T08:34:00.000-04:002008-04-15T08:35:42.150-04:00OPTIONS

OPTIONS God or no God? GodChristian God or another religion's God?Christian God Scripture alone or Church/tradition/Scripture?Scripture aloneChrist alone or Christ plus something else?Christ aloneGrace alone or grace plus self effort?Grace alone.Faith alone or faith/works/sacraments/?Faith aloneMy choice or God's choice?God's

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-52620454912200123432008-03-29T22:10:00.002-04:002008-03-29T22:11:44.476-04:00The Bible

John Calvin said that we ought “to attempt nothing but by Divine authority.” Next question -- Where is that Divine authority found?-Not the church-Not within yourself-Not culture-Not government-Not your personal experience-Not some new revelation-Not some priest, nor popeDivine authority is found in the 66 books of the Bible. (sorry, no Apocrypha) Every word is inspired of God and every word is

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-33424075506022039922008-03-29T19:39:00.002-04:002008-03-29T19:42:48.143-04:00How to Have Assurance of Salvation - Chapter Two

Chapter Two – True and False Assurance The starting point in the pursuit of full assurance is self-examination. 2Corinthians 13:5 says, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you--unless, of course, you fail the test?" The Bible clearly calls upon us to question ourselves -- to examine ourselves and determine

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-50308772348511104242008-03-12T23:24:00.002-04:002008-03-12T23:27:02.594-04:00How to Have Assurance of Salvation

Chapter One – What is Assurance? This short study is for any person who has a desire to be certain of his or her eternal destiny. You may not even believe at this point that it is possible to know such a thing, much less to have certainty about it. Let me assure you, the Bible teaches that a person can know with certainty where you will go after death. Would you like to know and be sure

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-65007329818131215032008-01-22T08:59:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:01:39.573-05:00The Real Secret

The Real Secret Can I let you in on a secret? What if I told you that there was an ancient secret that you could tap into that would bring you untold wealth, success and happiness in life? That is exactly what the recent book and the film titled “The Secret” claim. “The Secret” claims that “You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-78658402722695805892007-02-05T23:38:00.000-05:002007-02-05T23:46:15.404-05:00Let Your Light Shine

The Lord God said, “Let there be light”, and there was light. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world”. The apostle John said about Jesus that He is the “true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.” Jesus gives light to every man who comes to Him and believes in Him. It was said of John the Baptist, that he “came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-82108681374259195712007-01-08T19:46:00.000-05:002007-01-08T20:02:29.074-05:00Lost?

Acts chapter 16 records that Paul and Silas were thrown into jail for their faith. While incarcerated, they started singing praises to God. At that time a great earthquake occurred and all the prison doors were opened and the chains of the prisoners were loosed. The jailer woke up and feared that all the prisoners had escaped. He was about to commit suicide when Paul intervened and told him

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-82706339565855380012006-12-20T09:34:00.000-05:002006-12-20T10:00:37.679-05:00Tomorrow?

A little over 15 years ago I was sitting in the plush conference room of an attorney who was being paid $100/hour to do some work for us. He was probably around 42 years old at the time. We began to discuss church and he told me that he used to be a deacon in a prominent church in town but had grown disillusioned with church quarrels and such, so he wasn't attending very much at that time. So

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-2895284576120076302006-12-15T07:50:00.000-05:002006-12-15T08:13:53.749-05:00How Are We Saved?

In Acts chapter 15 the leaders of the church were called upon to test the spirits and deal with a critical issue that had serious ramifications. This issue is still a problem in the church today. In fact, some would say that it is THE issue by which the church stands or falls. We are talking about how a person is saved from sin and obtains eternal life. Acts 15:1 says that “certain men came

Mark Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275224379800394659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163151395319313418.post-47004614339720905952006-12-12T08:55:00.000-05:002006-12-12T09:32:16.804-05:00Finding Salvation

I received a very insightful email today from my friend in Finland. We met many years ago in Columbia, SC while he was studying at USC. Thankfully, we are still in touch and have great conversations via email. I am thankful for his friendship and his love for the Lord. He pondered the various ways in which people begin their spiritual journey toward Christ. He said, "some other people start

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In the book of Acts there is a question posed by a jailer to the apostle Paul and his friend Silas. That question is one that every person ought to ask and seek an answer to. The jailer asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" Have you ever asked that question, or thought about this matter of salvation? The word "saved" is a broad term of course. The basic meaning of this word is "to keep safe

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