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 Psalms 136:1: The Catchphrase That Outlasts Your Bad Day
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This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures Psalms 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Psalm 136 is a praise party with a catch phrase that won’t quit—“His faithful love endures forever!” It’s not just poetry—it’s proclamation. It’s not just duplication—it’s revelation. Every verse testifies, every line confirms, every beat reminds us: God’s love doesn’t fade, don’t fail, and don’t flinch.
From creation to deliverance, from miracles to mercy, the psalm walks us through the mighty acts of God—and stamps each one with the same seal: “His faithful love endures forever.” That’s covenant love. That’s trustworthy love. That’s love that holds you when life drops you. That’s love that fights for you when enemies surround you. That’s love that stays when others walk away.
It’s the kind of love that brought Israel out of Egypt, split the Red Sea, and fed them in the wilderness. It’s the kind of love that still shows up in your midnight hour, still makes a way out of no way, still whispers grace when guilt tries to shout.
So, when you feel forgotten, when the battle gets heavy, when the road gets long—remember the catch phrase. Say it like a shout. Say it like a shield. Say it like a song: “His faithful love endures forever!”
This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures
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The Catchphrase Of Praise
Covenant Love In Action
From Egypt To Your Midnight Hour
Remember And Declare The Promise
Closing Reminder
SPEAKER_00This is a spotlight on the scriptures. Psalms 136 and 1. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalms 136 is a praise party with a catchphrase that won't quit. His faithful love endures forever. It's not just poetic, it's proclamation. It's not just duplication, it's revelation. Every verse testifies, every line confirms, every beat reminds us. God love doesn't fade, it doesn't fail, it doesn't flinch. From creation to deliverance, from miracle to mercy, the sons walk us through the mighty acts of God and stamp each one with the same seal. His faithful love endures forever. That's covenant love. That's trustworthy love. That's love that holds you up when life wants to drop you. That love that fight for you when your enemies surround you. That's the kind of love that stays with you when others walk away. It's the kind of love that brought Israel out of Egypt. It's the kind of love that split the Red Sea and fed them in the wilderness. It's the kind of love that still shows up in your midnight hour, still makes a way out of no way. The kind of love that still whispered grace when guilt tries to shout. So when you feel forgotten, when the battle gets real heavy, when the roads get long, remember the catchphrase. Say it out loud. Say it like a shill, sang it like a song. His faithful love endures forever. This is a spotlight on the scriptures.
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