Ronnie W. Rogers
The standard belief in Calvinism is that God endowed humanity with compatible moral freedom (or other equally deterministic views, such as synchronic contingency, as in Richard Muller) rather than with libertarian freedom, as Extensivists believe (those who reject Calvinism). [1] There are many problems related to this belief, but an ever-present one is that it…
Grant that I would confess unguardedly to You since You know my sin more fully than it shall ever be known by me (1 John 1:9). Grant that I shall confess unhesitatingly and not suffer the loss of one moment of fellowship with You (1 Cor 1:9).
On Christmas, we give thanks and celebrate Christ humbling himself and being born a baby boy in order to die for the sins of the world (John 1:29). That is the greatest gift and message of Christmas; may Christ’s humility, which made the Christmas message possible, be seen in us. “Have this attitude in yourselves…
Since I coined the term Extensivism, let me briefly explain what I mean by it before comparing it with Calvinism. Extensivism Is the belief that man was created in the image of God with otherwise choice and that God’s salvation plan is comprehensive, involving an all-inclusive unconditional offer of salvation and eternal security of the…
Thanksgiving, quite contrary to political correctness and revisionist historians, began as an act of faith and worship by the Pilgrims. The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 in Plymouth, and it was a celebration of God’s bountiful blessing, which the Pilgrims shared with the Indians. The Pilgrims’ lives had been characterized by…
See part 1 for the first step in church discipline The second step is a semi-private reproof. “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed” (Matt 18:16). The semi-private meeting only happens if…
God desires that his people be holy. This desire is true in the Old Testament and New Testament, as well as in the present hour. Salvation is the work of God to make people holy by faith in Jesus Christ so that they might know and enjoy God and his works forever. The cross demonstrates…
I believe God is capable of communicating with His creation in a way that makes His message easily and clearly understood. However, Calvinism’s theological and philosophical commitments make God appear to speak in such a way that it seems as though He offers His love and salvation to all, and He desires all to walk…
Following is a link to the message I preached at Trinity Baptist Church on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Many have weighed in on how Charlie should be classified. Was he a political operative, a youth communicator, a civil rights leader, or a martyr? Here is why I believe he is a martyr. https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/915251537332661