Category Archives: Salvation

New Perspective Videos

Posted on April 8, 2017 by mtpeterson1948

My previous post dealing with John MacArthur touched a nerve with me. This “New Perspective on Paul” topic is rather esoteric because, really, who wants to read theology when the rivers are clear, the weather is mild, and the Skwalas … Continue reading →

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Questions Arising from Ephesians 2:8-9

Posted on November 12, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

The NIV translation of Ephesians 2:8-9 is For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– not by works, so that no one can boast. This passage (among … Continue reading →

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Matthew 25:40 – “the Least of These”

Posted on March 10, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

This month’s Christianity Today contains an article by Andy Horvath titled What You Probably Don’t Know about ‘The Least of These’ The article is of a kind whose content reveals confusion about the nature of faith. Here’s the money paragraph … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Requires Repentance

Posted on January 10, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

If this isn’t obvious to you, then you need to read this post. If it is obvious to you, you should marvel at the number of Christians, especially our Evangelical bretheren, who believe that repentance is not required for forgiveness. … Continue reading →

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