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Predestined to Hell

By the same token, God, and only God, knows how to predestine people to hell without violating their free will. In the story of the plagues, the Scriptures tell us that the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart (Exod. 9:12; 10:1, 20, … Continue reading

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Reconciling Election and Free Will

So which doctrine is correct? The two doctrines have existed since the first century and the supporters of the doctrines have been arguing with each other also since the first century. And so far, no one has been able to … Continue reading

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Election and Free Will

“But the just shall live by his faith” (Hab. 2:4) In The Emperor’s New Groove, the emperor, who has been turned into a talking llama, and his peasant pal, Pacha, are being chased by his evil advisor, Yzma, and her … Continue reading

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“I AM WHO I AM”

Moses, therefore, is not asking for God’s name because he does not know what it is. He is asking for God’s secret name. But notice that he is not wanting to learn God’s name for himself. He is picturing the … Continue reading

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The Secret Name

In the Hebrew language, the word name carries the same connotations that it does in English. It can mean the label given to objects and people (“The name of Abram’s wife was Sarai.”); a person’s reputation (“A good name is … Continue reading

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Asking for God’s Name

In the famous story in Exodus 3, God calls to Moses out of a bush that is on fire but is not being consumed. God introduces himself as “the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, … Continue reading

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A Question of Translation

There are two verses in Exodus that seem to contradict what is said in Genesis and both of them center on the name of God. The first verse is Exod. 6:3. As it is usually translated, that verse states: “’I … Continue reading

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Exalting Me

The second trend in today’s Christian worship music that I see is the increasing emphasis on me instead of on God. The worship songs may mention the names of God and Jesus, but the focus is on me and my … Continue reading

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“Unstoppable God” and “What a Beautiful Name”

There are two more songs that promote the Dominion/Kingdom Now theology, though not as blatantly as “Break Every Chain.” The first is “Unstoppable God.” Heaven thundered And the world was born Life begins and ends In the dust You formed … Continue reading

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“Break Every Chain”

Another popular worship song, one that blatantly preaches the Dominion/Kingdom Now theology, is “Break Every Chain.” Here are the lyrics: There is power in the name of Jesus There is power in the name of Jesus There is power in … Continue reading

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