Views from an Evangelist

Harmatiology is the study of the doctrine of sin: where did sin originate, how does sin increase or decrease in its effect within the life of a man, where is the evidence of sin in our individual lives and what does sin do to men?    

In Genesis 3:1-7 is the account of Adam and Eve’s initial sin.  The implications in our lives is immense. Let’s read the text and see what happened: Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall … More Heirs of sin

That’s the question for all men everywhere.  Do you believe you are a sinner? Now a sinner is one who’s nature is to sin not someone who makes mistakes or is not perfect.  But you know deep within your soul you are a sinner and you do and are going to sin because you are … More Do you believe you are a sinner?

What separates man from God?  Sin.  What is sin?  The transgression of the Law.  What Law?  The Law that God has given at the time. For Adam and Eve the Law was ‘Don’t eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil’. With Noah it was build the ark. With Abraham it was believing the … More Sin: what is it? Should we do it?

Why would there be a focus on whether you could sin or not after baptism?  What is significant about baptism that would place it in the central position of the Christian’s life? At Pentecost when Peter preached and the crowd cried out what must we do to be saved Peter told them in Acts 2:38: repent … More Why is baptism central to the consideration of our sins

John Calvin teaches in his Institutes of Christian Religion in Chapters 1 – 10 his beliefs concerning God’s revelation to man in a post fall state , it’s implications on man’s response proving ultimately man only believes in God and offerers Him true reverence and love by the convicting and persuading power of the Holy … More John Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion Chapters Summary of Chapters 1 – 10

Studying theology is a joyful labor of love as it leads to the knowledge of our great God and Savior and delivers us from deceitful men who would take the seed of divinity placed within each of us to lead us astray from our kind and righteous God our Creator. On this site you’ll find … More Bill Adams’ Theological Writings

Calvin and Baptism: Baptismal Regeneration or the Duplex Loquendi Modus?   ARTICLE BY JAMES J. CASSIDY  AUGUST 2016 I. Introduction “What is the relation between baptism and salvation in the thought of John Calvin?” This is a timely question, given that there has been much discussion over this very subject of late. On the one hand, there … More Calvin & Baptism: Baptismal Regeneration or the Duplex Loquendi Modus?