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Doctrine of Simul Iustus et Peccator

In Reformed Theology we enjoy this Latin phrase. This phrase is exclusively for Gods elect…. “In Luther’s language, we recognize ourselves—each one—to be simul iustus et peccator and semper iustus et peccator. So when we disobey Jesus’ commands, whether by failing to do what he requires or by doing what he prohibits, we do not

Hurricane Helena, a Christian attitude & response (in part)

A response to the responses of some professing Christians on social media platforms. I made this podcast just before Iran bombed Israel with missiles. Oh, how applicable are the passages used here to that? Disclaimer: When I mentioned the rest of mankind who did not get on the arc. I failed to say that was

Deciding to have our puppy euthanized or not, a Christian response

Forgive my rambling. I pray I did not sin in my use of the Scriptures. This is a semi-impromptu story about Ciara, our 21-week-old Irish Wolfhound. This morning at 7:30 AM was her appointment to be euthanized. But Lord willing while taking her to the veterinarian, Ciara seemingly showed a glimmer of hope. Long story

How can pastors commit ecclesiastical or pastoral infidelity?

This applies to the Steve Lawson scandal. I remember respectfully telling a pastor this once, because he was stretched too thin. When a pastor frequently travels to preach at various churches and/or conferences, you do not have a faithful shepherd. He’s become everyone else’s itinerant preacher. Instead of one bride, he has multiple brides all

Does God “whisper” at sexual sin? (excerpt from Jude 7)

This is a rebuke of leadership of the corrupting SBC who alleged God only “whispers at sexual sin.” After preaching this sermon, I regret not stating the following. It is not just men like SBC leaders J.D. Greear and Ed Litton that normalize or minimalize sexual sin. It is also egalitarianists Rosaria Butterfield, Jacki Hill-Perry,