Pastor Wagner's Blog
He Was a Good Man
What would you be most pleased to hear said at your funeral?
Musings on “The Word” in John 1:1-3
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2) The same was in the beginning with God. 3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” (Joh 1:1-3)
Arminianism is Literally from the Pit of Hell
People in hell believe in and profess the Arminian gospel of freewill salvation. Don’t believe me? Keep reading.
Faith is a Work
Faith is something that a man does and thus is a work by definition. Since eternal salvation is “not of works,” it is therefore not conditioned on faith.
The Fundamental Error of Calvinism
The failure to understand that regeneration is the imparting of eternal life to the elect is the fundamental error of Calvinism.
Willing to Live and Ready to Die
“Grace teaches us, in the midst of life’s greatest comforts, to be willing to die, and, in the midst of its greatest crosses, to be willing to live.” (Matthew Henry)
Story of My Conversion
The apostles “rehearsed all that God had done with them” (Act 14:27), and in this blog I do the same.
Waiting on the Lord to Save Us
“And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” (Isa 25:9)
Eternal Salvation is by the Obedience of Christ Alone
Is salvation by Christ’s obedience, our obedience, or a combination of the two?
His Rest Shall Be Glorious
“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. ” (Isa 11:10)
Eternal Salvation is by Grace, Not Works
Is salvation by grace or works? Most people will answer “grace,” but is that really what they believe?
Not All of the Elect Will Believe, but They Will Still Go to Heaven
Can one of God’s sheep die in their sin of unbelief and still go to heaven? The answer may surprise you.
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord?
Who is Jesus Christ? Given the claims He made about Himself, He is either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord of heaven and earth. Every man must answer this question.
Proof that the Promised Land of Canaan to Abraham was Meant for the Next Life
The promise of the land to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob was always intended to be fulfilled in the next life on the new earth.
The Real Cause of the Covid-19 Pandemic and What to do About It
The true cause of Covid-19 is found in the Bible, not in the news.
Arguing Like Jesus: The Double-Horned Method
“Never man spake like this man.” (Joh 7:46) Learn to argue like the Master.
We Ought to Obey God Rather Than Men
Churches must obey God rather than men. If we do not resist future lockdowns, religious freedom will cease to exist in this country.
The Gift of the Holy Ghost (Act 2:38)
What is the gift of the Holy Ghost? How does one receive it? These questions will be answered in this post.
The Mask of the Beast
Masks are the symbol of tyranny and submission. If you wear one, you are part of the problem.
A Pastor’s Poem
A little window into the life and perspective of a pastor.
When God Takes a Sinner
This poem was written by a 15 year old Christian girl.
I’d Rather See a Sermon
This poem shows the importance of pastors practicing what they preach.
The 70 Weeks Prophecy (Dan 9:24-27)
A short, concise explanation of one of the most important and fascinating prophecies in the Bible.
The Different Genealogies of Jesus Christ in Matthew and Luke
An explanation of a supposed contradiction in the Bible.
The Last Shall Be First
Jesus would have been a great computer programmer.
Christmas on Mount Sinai
There’s nothing new under the sun. God’s people have been paganizing His religion from the beginning.
Can Christians Cremate?
Cremation is not forbidden in the Bible, but here are some things for Christians to consider before doing so.
Can Christians Wear Crosses?
Biblical reasons why Christians should not wear crosses.
The Five “I Wills” of God and Lucifer
You have probably heard of Lucifer’s five “I wills”, but did you know that God responded with His own five “I wills”?
Looking Forward
It has been well said, “It’s not where you’ve been, but where you’re going that matters.” Many Christians suffer with a lot of baggage in
Separated Unto the Gospel
A little window into the life of a pastor.
Passing From Death Unto Life
There’s no spiritual half-way house. You’re either dead or alive.
The NIV Screws it up Again
Just one of the many blunders in the Non-Inspired Version.
We Have Rejected God – A Poem
Wonder why we have a police state? Here is the reason.
It’s More Important to Make a Difference Than a Fortune
There are more important things in this world than money. Leaving an inheritance is important, but leaving an impact is more so.
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People – An Economic Analogy
A scriptural reason why bad things happen to good people with an analogy to help illustrate the point.
Without Charity We are Nothing
The greatest of the Christian virtues is charity. Without it we are nothing.
Thy People Shall Be My People, And Thy God My God
Hold fast to the faith of Jesus Christ, but not to the things of this world.
The Time is Short
Our time on this earth is as a vapor. We are hear today and gone tomorrow. Make the most of it by living to please God.
Spiritual Chickens and Eggs
Which comes first: regeneration or faith?
Faint, Yet Pursuing
Fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal life.
All By Himself
Jesus Christ saved His elect all by Himself. He didn’t need your help.
Does Believing in Evolution Lead to Sodomy?
Wonder why sodomy is rampant in our country? Thank Darwin.
Give Me This Mountain
Ask in faith according to the will of God and ye shall receive.
Foreseeing the Evil and Hiding Yourself
Fools pass on and are punished. Don’t be one of them.
Repentance Costs
If you didn’t have to give up anything to be a Christian, you aren’t one.
Is God Trying to Tell Me Something?
How do we determine if misfortunes in our lives are messages from God for us to shape up?
Is God’s Word Written to Intentionally Confuse Some People?
Does God not want some people to understand His word? You betcha.
Be Still
Are you stressed? Are you tired? Slow down, open your Bible, be still, and know God.
Why Christians Should Hate Their Parents
Does hate really mean to love less? Not if the Bible and the dictionary are consulted.
Worshiping God in Spirit and in Truth
Some people think we make too big of a deal about worshiping God in truth. God doesn’t.
It’s Out of This World
Something truly spiritual happens to a man when he is baptized into a true church.
The Day of Small Things
Bigger isn’t always better. And when it comes to religion, it almost never is.
Damned if They Do, Damned if They Don’t
Pick your poison: accurately translated heresy, or erroneous translation.
Does it Really Matter What Version of the Bible We Use?
But the changes in the new versions don’t affect doctrine, right? Wrong.
Regeneration vs. Conversion
Many people conflate and confuse regeneration and conversion. This essay was written to explain the difference.
Flattering Titles
Is it wrong to call a pastor “Pastor So-And-So”?
Justification – Understanding Romans 3-5
There are two aspects to justification: the eternal and the evidential. Christ’s faith accomplished the first and ours’ the last.
My Defense of the Preservation of the Bible in the KJV
The KJV is the preserved word of God in English. The following is my defense of that statement.
The Fallacious “Agapao vs. Phileo” Argument Against the KJV
A refutation of sincere but deceived men who don’t think God preserved His word in English.
Hairesy
The Bible does not teach that women have to wear artificial head-coverings.
The Shirley God
There is a new god that has crept into churches today, and she sure is popular.
Christians and Muslims Do Not Worship the Same God
Proof from the Bible and the Koran that Christians and Muslims do not worship the same God.
For Whom Did Christ Die?
Did Christ die for the entire human race? Or did He only die for the elect?
The Pearl of Great Price
There is nothing more valuable in this world that the true churches of Jesus Christ.
Getting It Backwards
Fools often make decisions which accomplish precisely the opposite of what they intend.
The Parable of the Wine Bottles
Don’t put new testament wine in old testament bottles.
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