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Calvinism and John 6

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: How do you answer the Calvinist who uses John 6:37 to teach individualistic determinism in regard to salvation?
Answer: The question centers on the words of Jesus, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me.” The related statement is found in John 6:39, ...

Does Authorship of 2 Peter Matter?

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: I have heard that there are some stylistic differences between 1 and 2 Peter. I agree that 2 Peter is authentic and was written by Peter, but does it really matter?
Answer: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Regarding the Word of God, it is ...

How Does James 2:14-26 Impact Our Faith?

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: How does James 2:14-26 impact our faith?
Answer: “It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.” These words came from John Calvin in 1547 as he responded to Canon 11 of the sixth session of the Council of ...

Proving God's Existence

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: How can you use the Word of God and His existence to prove He is real if both of those are what is in question? Most unbelievers do not trust the Word (Bible) because it was written "by" men, and they just simply don't believe in the existence of God ...

What is Postmodernism?

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: What is postmodernism?
Answer: Postmodernism is a term that describes the mindset of our current culture—a collective mindset that is markedly different from the mindset of the previous era (the modern era). We are living in the postmodern era....

What is Wrong with the Reformed View of the Warning Passages in Hebrews?

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: What is wrong with the Reformed view of the warning passages in Hebrews?
Answer: Properly understood, the book of Hebrews can cause believers to move on towards a life that brings glory to Christ and rewards to individuals in the coming Kingdom. Improperly ...

Why is the Closing of the Canon an Important Issue?

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(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)

Question: Why is the closing of the canon an important issue?
Answer: The closing of the New Testament canon is a central issue to the Christian faith. It may not seem like it, but it most certainly is. This can be illustrated for a number of reasons.
In order for ...