Category: Theology
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Romans 9 and Unconditional Election
These are my observations on Romans 9 as presented at a seminar in June 2010.
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Romans 7 Refers to a Man Under the Law, Not a Man Under Grace
Romans 7:14-25 refer to a man attempting to serve God under the law of Moses (Torah), not to a man under grace and serving in the “way of the Spirit.”
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Is Faith a Work?
Faith, whether chosen or determined, is not a work that earns salvation. In either case, salvation is a free gift of God’s mercy and grace.
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Tongues
This small booklet looks at the gift of tongues in the Bible and examines its nature and purpose. TONGUES
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Random Origin of Life is Impossible
The impossibility of proteins forming by chance in our universe is the little-talked-about Achilles heel of the idea that life arose by random processes. The emperor has no clothes, folks! There is, indeed, intelligence in life and there is, indeed, an intelligent designer.
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Church Judgments
© 2007 Great Commission Churches Pastor David Bovenmyer, Ames, IA 1. What is a church judgment? A church judgment is what has often been called “church discipline.” According to Webster’s, the word “discipline” refers to training that develops self-control, character, or orderliness and efficiency.” It can also refer to “correction, chastisement, or punishment inflicted by…
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Principles of Interpretation Seminar
Principles of Interpretation Seminar These are notes from a seminar given prior to the Great Commission Churches Pastor’s Conference, June 13, 2011. This seminar represents my own views and not necessarily those of Great Commission Churches. — David Bovenmyer In 2002, I took a course offered by BILD International entitled Interpreting the Word I: Principles…
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The Importance of Accuracy in Interpreting the Word
Victory in this battle begins with understanding the truth of God, and this can only happen as we properly interpret and understand God’s word. Indeed the devil’s most subtle and often most effective strategy is to deceive us through the use of God’s own Word, as he attempted to do when he tempted the Lord…