Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology.
A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of the Reformation. These five solas (sola is the Latin word for “only” or “alone”) are sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (God’s glory alone). Put together, these solas clearly express the central concerns of the Protestant Reformation, which was about worship and authority within the church as much as it was about individual salvation. The “alone” in each is vital, and they emphasize the sufficiency of God’s Word and the gracious nature of salvation, received by faith alone, in Christ alone. The last of the five solas, soli Deo gloria, is the natural outworking of the first four. It reminds us that Reformed theology understands all of life in terms of the glory of God. To be Reformed in our thinking is to be God-centered. Salvation is from the Lord from beginning to end, and even our existence is a gift from Him.
Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
A Spotlight on the Scriptures: Jeremiah 17:9-10 – Understanding the Heart's Deception and Spiritual Renewal
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the LORD search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”
Saints this is true of your heart and my heart. Unfortunately, we all have heart trouble. Just as physical heart transplants can give new life to those in need, the spiritual renewal that God offers transforms us in profound ways. The idea that God, as the Great Physician, offers us a new heart and a fresh start is both comforting and empowering. This new heart symbolizes a clean slate, free from past burdens and deceit, allowing us to live in alignment with His will and purpose.
It's a reminder of His vast love and grace, always ready to renew and uplift us. Embracing this new heart means embracing a life of faith, hope, and spiritual growth.
Have you experienced or witnessed a moment of spiritual renewal that stands out to you? It's always inspiring to hear about personal journeys of faith. Please go to biblicaltalks.com click the contact Information button, and tell me your story. This is a spotlight on the Scripture
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This is a spotlight on the scriptures Jeremiah 17, verse 9 and 10.
Speaker 1:The heart is deceitful, above all things, and desperately sick. Who can understand it? I, the Lord, search the heart and test the mind to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds. Saint, this is true of your heart and mine. Unfortunately, we all have heart trouble.
Speaker 1:Just as a physical heart transplant can give new life to those in need, the spiritual renewal that God offers transform us in profound ways. The idea that God, as the great physician, offers us a new heart and a fresh start is both comforting and an empowerment. This new heart symbolizes a clean slate, free from the past burdens and deceit, allowing us to live in alignment with His will and purpose. It's a reminder of His vast love and grace, always ready to renew and uplift us. Embracing this new heart means embracing a life of faith, hope and spiritual growth. Have you experienced or witnessed a moment of spiritual renewal that stands out to you? It's always inspiring to hear about personal journeys of faith. Please go to biblicaltalkcom, click the contact information button. Tell me your story. This is a the contact information button. Tell me your story. This is a spotlight on the scripture.
