The Five Points of Calvinism: U- Unconditional Election
U - Unconditional election: Defined: The Westminster Confession of Faith (1648): Chapter III, I. God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass...III. By the decree of God, for the...
Introduction to Calvinism by Glen Osburn
One of the many false theological systems that Christians must combat is known as 'Calvinism'. It bears the somewhat intimidating name of the French reformer John Calvin because of his prominence in its development. Sadly, many people who consider themselves...
The Possibility of Apostasy-C.R. Nichol
'The Possibility of Apostasy' by C.R. Nichol is now available as a PDF book download. Brother Nichols lived from 1876 to 1971 and he was described as a captivating preacher who presented a large amount of scripture in each sermon. He was a renowned debater (60 debates...
The Church in Tanzania
Keith and Anne Thomson are currently traveling around the United States to promote the work in Tanzania, Africa. Keith and Anne (a registered nurse) live in Western Australia and worship with the Armadale Church of Christ near Perth. They have recently been working...
Joseph’s Three Coats
(by Keith Thompson)
Tanzanian work (by Keith Thompson)
(Keith Thompson at the Springfield 4th of July Meeting 2009)
When Forgiveness is Not an Option – Part 2 (an examination of Matthew 18:15-18)
If a Brother Sins against You As is clear from this statement, a person can sin against another individual. Sin need not only be that which one commits against God. Here the term "brother" refers to any believer, male or female, who has committed some trespass...
When Forgivness Is Not An Option – Part 1
A common trend in modern evangelical thought is that a Christian must forgive unequivocally and regardless of the circumstances. If someone offends or hurts you it becomes your obligation to forgive the perpetrator even though he or she demonstrates no remorse and...
Abuse of the Name Christian – Part 2
In regard to the use of the term I have no hesitation in saying that, as a people, we have fallen into error. This I well know has not been intentionally done. Still it has been done; and the circumstance should make us feel how extremely necessary it is that, while...
Service to Christ
What does Christianity call you to do? In what way have you sacrificed for the Savior? We are familiar with the scriptural accounts of how the Apostles faced grim deprivation and suffering for the cause of Christ. They were willing to lay down their very lives for the...