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John M. Brentnall

Four Kinds of Universalism

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Will everyone be saved? Universalism’s claim is that all will be saved. This article examines four types of universalism: radical universalism, liberal universalism, evangelical universalism, and biblical universalism. Only one of these can be true.

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The Comforting Doctrine of Election

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This article explains the doctrine of election, showing also five benefits for the Christian life.

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Faith and the Promises of God

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  • John M. Brentnall

This article shows how faith should take hold of the promises of God.

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Two Dispensations: One Salvation

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This article gives some commentary by John Calvin on how Christ was revealed in the old dispensation and then in the new.

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Why We Need the "Solas"

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This article shows how in many ways Martin Luther gave shape to the five Reformation "solas."

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A Reformed Guide to Western Classical Music

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  • John M. Brentnall

This article concentrates on music in the Western "classical" tradition, and evaluates from a Reformed perspective.

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The Nature of Conversion

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This article discusses the biblical concept of conversion.

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Philip Melancthon (1497-1560)

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  • John M. Brentnall

This article considers the life and theology of Lutheran theologian Philip Melancthon.

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Four Kinds of Universalism

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This article discusses the matter of universalism, and shows how there is only one kind that is biblical.

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John Calvin and Anxiety Stress in the Past

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  • John M. Brentnall

Loss of identity and meaning is the major cause of anxiety in our time. This article draws lessons from John Calvin on anxiety. Learning to live by faith in God and accepting the limits set for us are crucial for dealing with anxiety.

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The Place and Purpose of Election in God’s Way of Salvation

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This article looks at the doctrine of election in the letter of Romans, discussing the place and purpose of election in the doctrine of salvation.

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Calvin and the Free Offer

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This article is about the indiscriminate or free offer of the gospel to all sinners. The author looks at a few different authors' view of the free offer, and also specifically at John Calvin's view. He also discusses the free offer of the gospel and the reprobate and the inability of man to respond in faith except through the work of the Spirit.

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