Text For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, (Ephesians 2:8, ESV). Introduction Does God choose man or does man choose God in salvation? This war has been going on for a long time in Christianity. Those...
Calvinism
Is Calvinism Biblical?
Introduction Is Calvinism biblical? Many people ask this question when they run into the doctrines of grace. These doctrines run against the church teachings most people have been taught since childhood. Here are a few long held beliefs people have heard their entire...
RA Fuentes Apologetics Exposed
On the Apologetics Live show, Andrew Rappaport debated RA Fuentes on the topic of Calvinism is Useless and Dangerous. Before, during, and after the debate, Fuentes made many claims that need to be clarified. We have nothing to hide. Therefore, we are releasing all the...
Is 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 The Entire Gospel Message?
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. (1 Corinthians 15: 1 – 2, ESV). Andrew Rappaport’s...
Why In The World Are You Debating RA Fuentes?
“Christians are truth people - we bend over backward to be accurate, fair, and honest. State opinions by all means but remember you aren’t commanded to have an opinion. You’re commanded to love the truth.”- Kofi Adu-Boahen On December 2nd, 2021, I moderated a debate...
Jude 1:1-2
Introduction We begin here with an in-depth study of the Book of Jude. Historically, we know that Apostasy had crept into the church. The church has always been assailed by evil men. These wicked men prey on the weak and spiritually immature. Jude is writing to warn...
Book Review: The New Calvinism
The New Calvinism by Josh Buice Book Overview “Will the New Calvinism last?” A focus on sola Scriptura, ecclesiology and commitment to the local church, pursuit of holiness, the work of the Holy Spirit in ministry and living, and a call to biblical discernment:...
What Does Totally Depravity Mean?
Rapp Report Daily 0433 What Does Totally Depravity Mean? What does total depravity mean? This is something that often triggers some people and gets them not thinking about the proper definitions but false definitions. So we want to be precise in definitions that we...
The Exclusivity of the Christian Faith
Caught up moving from Georgia to Ohio, this week for your listening pleasure(or displeasure?) host James Watkins shares a sermon he preached on John 14:1-6 on the exclusivity of the Christian faith. Visit us online: www.5SolasMinistries.com Become a monthly Patron of...
On Being Southern Baptist and Reformed
Labels can be useful. They are descriptors of people, places, and things. I have many labels. Some of my labels pertain to my position within my family: wife, mother, daughter, grand-daughter, niece, aunt, cousin. Other labels pertain to what I do: stay at...