The View(my view) – A true born again believer predestined to salvation cannot lose their salvation as Christ is the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 . This is not an arrogant position as it gives God ALL the glory for our salvation. “No one can lose their justification as God’s Word states having been justified we have peace with God Romans 5:1 through Christ. “ The challenge: “Please point me to any Christian who shared your view on this prior to the 15th century” (This guy just made it into the 15th century before he was burned at the stake as aRead More →

The East-west Schism / The Great schism (1054) – Eastern Orthodox / Roman Catholic Church schism. Many people (even protestants) believe the division in the church started with Martin Luther. I hope to ‘briefly’ cover some of the major events before the protestant reformation and God willing as accurately as possible. In 1054 there was a split between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. Their dispute was over the Papacy (which developed over time), changes in the Nicene Creed (Rome changed it) – and other things I wont cover here. I wont get into the creed here but simply put, Rome Changed theRead More →

Frederick the Pious at the Diet of Augsburg in reference to the Heidelberg Catechism “Your Imperial Majesty, I continue in the conviction which I made known to you before I came here in person, that in matters of faith and conscience I acknowledge only one Lord who is Lord of all lords, and King of all kings. That is why I say that this is not a matter of the flesh, but of man’s soul and its salvation which I have received from my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His truth I am duty bound to guard. As regards Calvinism, I can say with GodRead More →