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Category: Soteriology

Posted onJul 30, 2022Jul 30, 2022Christianity

The Bad News Must Come First

by Bill Muehlenberg3 Comments on The Bad News Must Come First

In praise of bad news: There might be some truth in the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”. However,…

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Posted onJul 17, 2022Jul 17, 2022Christianity

On Becoming a Christian

by Bill Muehlenberg6 Comments on On Becoming a Christian

So how does one become a Christian then? I am a Christian and I have penned nearly 6000 articles. Yet I am not sure if…

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Posted onApr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022Christianity

On Divine Forgiveness

by Bill Muehlenberg10 Comments on On Divine Forgiveness

God’s forgiveness of sinners is not unconditional: Let me cut to the quick: God cannot forgive you if you think you have nothing to be…

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Posted onMar 20, 2022Mar 20, 2022Christianity

Good and Bad People

by Bill Muehlenberg6 Comments on Good and Bad People

Are you a good person? Most folks – and many Christians – reading my title will have ideas in their minds as to what these…

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Posted onMar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022Christianity

Election, Merit and Boasting

by Bill Muehlenberg2 Comments on Election, Merit and Boasting

God’s choices are based on his grace, not our merit: My somewhat cryptic title refers to the fact that God freely chooses, his decisions are…

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Posted onOct 31, 2021Oct 31, 2021Book Reviews

The Atonement, the Work of Christ, and Salvation: Recommended Reading

by Bill Muehlenberg5 Comments on The Atonement, the Work of Christ, and Salvation: Recommended Reading

What to read on these hugely important topics: One advantage of having a large library is that putting together bibliographies can become somewhat easy. That…

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Posted onOct 30, 2021Oct 31, 2021Christianity

The Extent of the Atonement

by Bill Muehlenberg11 Comments on The Extent of the Atonement

Some introductory thoughts on an important theological debate: There would be at least three general sorts of responses to my title. Some would know what…

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Posted onMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021Christianity

On Minimising Theological Warfare

by Bill Muehlenberg1 Comment on On Minimising Theological Warfare

A lot of theological warfare and carnage can be avoided: It is for good reason that the popular phrase about not discussing politics or religion…

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Posted onMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021Christianity

Yes I Am Wretched – And So Are You

by Bill Muehlenberg10 Comments on Yes I Am Wretched – And So Are You

We are all sinful wretches in need of salvation: There are countless reasons why so many folks refuse to come to Christ as their Lord…

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Posted onDec 6, 2020Dec 6, 2020Christianity

James, Paul, Faith and Works

by Bill Muehlenberg5 Comments on James, Paul, Faith and Works

Do Paul and James differ on the matter of faith and works? It has long been suggested that Paul and James are at odds when…

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Posted onDec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020Christianity

Preach the Law, Then Preach Grace

by Bill Muehlenberg3 Comments on Preach the Law, Then Preach Grace

To appreciate the good news we must first hear the bad news: It is always amazing just how biblically illiterate some folks are. Worse yet,…

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Posted onOct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020Christianity

The Scandal of the Cross

by Bill Muehlenberg10 Comments on The Scandal of the Cross

Just what is the scandal of the cross, and why is it so offensive? The cross of Christ is scandalous. The Apostle Paul made that…

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Posted onJul 24, 2020Jul 24, 2020Apologetics

C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, and the Christian Life

by Bill Muehlenberg8 Comments on C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, and the Christian Life

Some absolute gems from the C. S. Lewis classic: As a fairly new Christian I was introduced to the great Christian apologist C. S. Lewis…

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Posted onJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020Christianity

Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner?

by Bill Muehlenberg6 Comments on Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner?

Thoughts on ‘love the sinner, hate the sin’: There are plenty of maxims, sayings, and clichés that routinely flow from the lips of believers. Some…

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Posted onFeb 28, 2020Feb 28, 2020Christianity

Cooperating With God

by Bill Muehlenberg3 Comments on Cooperating With God

Christians cooperate with God in their growth: Let me preface my remarks with a few qualifying words. First, this will be a rather brief piece.…

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Posted onJan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020Christianity

On Religious Sectarianism, Once Again

by Bill Muehlenberg16 Comments on On Religious Sectarianism, Once Again

I need to keep saying why I believe what I believe: While there are different forms of sectarianism out there, I am here focusing on…

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Posted onOct 17, 2019Oct 17, 2019Christianity

“Test Yourselves To See If You Are In the Faith”

by Bill Muehlenberg6 Comments on “Test Yourselves To See If You Are In the Faith”

We all must examine ourselves in the light of the parable of the sower: The admonition of my title comes from 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB).…

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Posted onSep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019Christianity

Do You Ever Feel Like Giving Up?

by Bill Muehlenberg14 Comments on Do You Ever Feel Like Giving Up?

When you are tempted to give up, think on these things: I don’t know about you, but being a bit of a melancholic, I can…

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Posted onSep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019Christianity

Did Jesus Take the Father’s Wrath? Part 1

by Bill Muehlenberg4 Comments on Did Jesus Take the Father’s Wrath? Part 1

Was Jesus punished by the Father, receiving his wrath at Calvary? Some Christians find it problematic, questionable, or even false, to suggest that the Father…

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Posted onSep 10, 2019Sep 10, 2019Christianity

Did Jesus Take the Father’s Wrath? Part 2

by Bill Muehlenberg3 Comments on Did Jesus Take the Father’s Wrath? Part 2

Was Jesus punished by the Father, receiving his wrath at Calvary? In Part 1 one of this article I looked at two answers to the…

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