Pausing to Pray
Tim Challies has deeply encouraged and impacted so many writers over the years, including myself. Just in my small writer’s group of six women, we each could name the many ways he has spurred us on not just as writers but as disciples of Jesus. So when I heard the devastating news of the loss […]
Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology Part 4
This article is part of the series on Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology. Lie #4: The Doctrines of Reformed Theology Teach that One Can’t Know They’re Truly Saved Lack of assurance regarding salvation is a common concern among Christians. Many Calvinists or Reformed believers wonder if they’re one of the elect. For the Arminian […]
Even the Dogs Get the Crumbs
He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And he answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs […]
Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology Part 3
This article is part of the series on Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology. Lie #3: Reformed Theology Teaches that God’s power is Limited Limited Atonement. Has there been a more misleading term? Doubt it. A misunderstanding of this doctrine is one of the biggest reasons people reject the doctrines of election found within Reformed […]
Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology Part 2
This article is part of a series. You can read Part 1 here. Continuing our series on lies people believe about Reformed Theology, we now come to a very common objection to the doctrines of grace found within the Reformed faith. Lie #2: If These Doctrines are True, God is Not Loving How can God […]
Lies People Believe About Reformed Theology Part 1
Reformed Theology. Some people love it, others deeply despise it. I’ve learned over the years since embracing the doctrines held within it, that much of the rejection of Reformed Theology is rooted in misunderstandings regarding what it teaches. My hope isn’t to convince you (Okay, maybe a little bit), but to help you better understand […]