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by Dr. C. Matthew McMahon | Throughout the Old Testament God warns His church that false shepherds are under His judgment and condemnation. They lead the flock of God astray and teach false doctrines that are “empowered” by demonic lies and satanic ploys to tear people away from God, and rely on their own works for salvation. God says...

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The Marrow of Theology by William Ames (1576-1633)

Translated out of the Latine, for the benefit of such who are not acquainted with strange Tongues.

ALthough I doe not assume this to my selfe, to comprehend in my minde all the thoughts of evill speakers, yet I foresee divers exceptions which this my endeavour (proceeding certainly from a very good intent) Proseculi genioaccording to the disposition of the world, will fall into; the chiefe of which I purpose briefly to meete withall... (continue at A Puritan’s Mind)

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The Patristic Period is a vital point in the history of Christianity since it contexturalizes the early Christian information from the time of the death of the last Apostle (John) (which runs roughly about 100 A.D. to the Middle Ages (451 A.D. and the council of Chalcedon). It describes the cohesion between Judaism and Christianity and various theological points...

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In 1560 Calvin Published a reformulation of the Geneva Catechism which had been used to train and catechize families. The republished catechism is in the form of a dialogue between a Minister of the Gospel and a young man, or as Calvin says, “a child.” I am persuaded that not many children today would go very far in the conversation Calvin is holding with this “child.” The catechism is excellent. Those who hold...

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The doctrines of grace are the best biblical doctrines you will ever come to know or embrace – Jesus Christ’s Gospel is all of grace. These doctrines speak of God’s infinite love and mercy to His people. It is here that God alone draws the sinner in, changes their heart, and gives them new life as a new creature “in the Beloved,” who is Jesus Christ (See the entire book of Ephesians)...

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The system of doctrine known as Arminianism is heresy. It is an offshoot from Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism. It has been adversely affecting the church and its doctrine for over 250 years. Men like Charles Finney and John Wesley, being the charismatic personalities...

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by B.B. Warfield | It is a somewhat difficult matter to distinguish between Christian doctrines and facts. The doctrines of Christianity are doctrines only because they are facts; and the facts of Christianity become its most indispensable doctrines. The Incarnation of the eternal God is necessarily a dogma: no human eye could witness his stooping to man’s estate, no human tongue could bear witness to...