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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 09/02/2026 > on-forcing-people-into-the-faith-luther

On Forcing People into the Faith (Luther)

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (476+ words) It is impossible for us to reason a person into the Christian faith. Forceful words and assertive tactics will not bring people to faith in Christ. We can try to be trendy, coy, bold, assertive, cocky, pushy, and persuasive, but…...

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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 08/28/2026 > the-need-for-humility-when-defending-the-faith-groothuis

The Need for Humility When Defending the Faith (Groothuis)

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) There are different times in our Christian life when we need to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Pet. 3:15). This is sometimes called apologetics – defending the Christian faith. We should defend the faith with gentleness and…...

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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 08/26/2026 > a-living-sacrifice-but-i-have-failed

A Living Sacrifice…But I Have Failed!

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (463+ words) As a Christian, I know that I should offer myself up to the Lord as a living sacrifice, body and soul, with my whole heart. But what if I fail? What if I can’t do that very well? Here’s R....

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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 08/24/2026 > i-see-that-you-are-very-religious-athens-in-acts-17

“I See That You Are Very Religious” – Athens in Acts 17

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (519+ words) Acts 17 is one of those memorable NT stories about the apostle Paul in Athens. The city back then was full of idols, and Paul couldn’t help but notice all the shrines, temples, images, and religious statues. When he was talking…...

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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 08/18/2026 > unconditional-election-and-gods-eternal-love

Unconditional Election and God’s Eternal Love

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (587+ words) Paul very clearly teaches in Ephesians 1 that God chose his people to salvation based on his sovereign will and his love: “In love he predestined us…according to the purpose of his will.” This means that election is not based…...

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reformedreader.wordpress.com > 08/14/2026 > the-christian-doctrine-of-creation-is-of-eminent-practical-value-bavinck

The Christian Doctrine of Creation is of Eminent Practical Value (Bavinck)

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (583+ words) This is an excellent discussion of creation and what it means for the Christian that God is the maker of heaven and earth. It’s from Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 2): From the very first moment, true religion distinguishes itself from…...