The Manhattan Declaration Examined (Video)

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Faith Defined in Romans 4

"For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,(as it is written, 'A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS HAVE I MADE YOU') in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.

In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, 'SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.'

Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform.
-Romans 4:16-21, NASB

Paul Washer on Apologetics

Differing Views on The Manhattan Declaration

"I want my name on that list. I surrendered no conviction or confessional integrity to sign that statement. No one asked me to compromise in any manner. I was encouraged that we could stand together to make clear that to come for one of us on these issues is to come for all. At the end of the day, I did not want my name missing from that list when folks look to see just who was willing to be listed."

-Albert Mohler, read the entire post here

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"There is no question that all believers need to think seriously about the issues raised by this declaration. But what is the only solution to these issues? Is the solution to be found in presenting a unified front that implicitly says "the gospel does not unite us, but that is not important enough to divide us"? I do not think so.

What is the only power given to the church to change hearts and minds? United political power? Or the gospel that is trampled under foot by every Roman Catholic priest when he "re-presents" the sacrifice of Christ upon the Roman altar, pretending to be a priest, an "alter Christus"? Am I glad when a Roman clergyman calls abortion murder? Of course. But it exhibits a real confusion, and not a small amount of cowardice, it seems, to stop identifying the man's false gospel and false teaching simply because you are glad to have a few more on the "right" side of a vitally important social issue."
-James R. White, read the entire post here

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John MacArthur on The Manhattan Declaration

Alistair Begg on The Manhattan Declaration

Worthy is the Lamb

"The mark of a saint, a child of God, is not that we have attained or are perfect but that we long for Christ, we thirst like hungry babies for his word and fellowship and power. No Christian is satisfied with his present condition. We are hungry and the more we taste the hungrier we get for Jesus. His value does not diminish with time - it increases. And the better we know Him the more we love him. And when we finally enter into his presence with rejoicing our endless song will be, 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.' Your mouth is always full of praises for what you value most. 'To you who believe he is precious.'"

-John Piper

A Complete Salvation

"Though nowadays we hear of persons being healed before they have been wounded and brought into a certainty of justification without ever having lamented their condemnation, we are very dubious as to the value of such healings and justifyings.

This style of things is not according to the truth. God never clothes men until He has first stripped them, nor does He quicken them by the gospel till first they are slain by the law. When you meet with persons in whom there is no trace of conviction of sin, you may be quite sure that they have not been wrought upon by the Holy Spirit, for 'when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement.' Great care must be taken that faith is exercised upon Christ for a complete salvation and not part of it."

-Spurgeon

Chosen Not For Good In Me

"Chosen not for good in me,

Wakened up from wrath to flee,

Hidden in the Savior’s side,

By the Spirit sanctified,

Teach me, Lord, on earth to show,

By my love, how much I owe."

-Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Being Led to the Scriptures

"The writings of all the holy fathers should be read only for a time, in order that through them we may be led to the Holy Scriptures.

As it is, however, we read them only to be absorbed in them and never come to the Scriptures. We are like men who study the signposts and never travel the road. The dear fathers wished by their writing, to lead us to the Scriptures, but we so use them as to be led away from the Scriptures, though the Scriptures alone are our vineyard in which we ought to work and toil."

-Martin Luther

The True Cost and Benefits of Following Christ

Eternal Life Tracking Out God

You Must Seek Him

"It is essential that you seek Him as a real existence, and a true person, believing that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. It is all in vain to seek sacraments, you must seek Him: it is idle to go through forms of prayer, or to utter customary phrases of devotion, you must seek Him. Your salvation lies in God, sinner, and your seeking must be after God.

Do you understand this? It is not going to your priest or to your clergyman, or to your Bible or to your Prayer-book, or even to your knees in formal prayer; but you must draw near to God in Jesus Christ, and He must be found of you as a man finds a treasure and takes it to be his own."

-Spurgeon

The Scandal of Grace

The Background of Paul Washer's "Shocking Youth Message"

Paul Washer shares some of the background behind the "Shocking Youth Message" which has been viewed well over a million times and has greatly impacted a large number of people around the world.

Here's the "Shocking Youth Message" being referred to:

Al Mohler Sermons

If you haven't checked out the Sermons & Speeches section at AlbertMohler.com, you definitely want to visit and listen through some of the messages. Notable messages include “Committed to the Word",“How to Know God’s Will for Your Life” , and “How Could a Loving God Send Someone to Hell?."