Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology. A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of the Reformation. These five solas (sola is the Latin word for “only” or “alone”) are sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (God’s glory alone). Put together, these solas clearly express the central concerns of the Protestant Reformation, which was about worship and authority within the church as much as it was about individual salvation. The “alone” in each is vital, and they emphasize the sufficiency of God’s Word and the gracious nature of salvation, received by faith alone, in Christ alone. The last of the five solas, soli Deo gloria, is the natural outworking of the first four. It reminds us that Reformed theology understands all of life in terms of the glory of God. To be Reformed in our thinking is to be God-centered. Salvation is from the Lord from beginning to end, and even our existence is a gift from Him.
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Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, God’s love is his joyful self-determination to reflect the goodness of his will and glory by meeting the needs of mankind. God didn’t start being loving after creating the world and people No, no. God’s love is eternal, His love has always existed. In and of himself, God is love, and His love is closely connected to His glory.
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On July 14, 2025, Pastor John MacArthur laid down his earthly tent and crossed into glory, his faith now made sight in the presence of the risen Christ. After walking through a season of affliction since early 2023, God, in sovereign love and perfect wisdom, declared, “Well done,” and called His servant home.
For fifty-six faithful years, John stood behind the sacred desk at Grace Community Church in...
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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Philippians 2:1-4 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let eac...
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Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, Happy Thanksgiving! Saints, this Thanksgiving, we should thank God not just for the blessings we receive in this life, but also for the eternal joys and glories of heaven to come. In our state of being lost, God showed His great mercy by giving us His Son to save us from sin, death, and hell, and to protect us from all spiritual enem...
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Satan is angry. We participated in the fall, just like he did. But through Christ, we are now exempt from God’s wrath—the wrath that Satan will forever endure. And when the opportunity presents itself, Satan stands before God and accuses us. Other times, he makes us feel guilty for things that God has already forgiven.
We are the object of attention in the Lord’s courtroom—Satan on one side...
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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Matthew 4:19-20 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Jesus told them, "Follow me," meaning they should leave their regular jobs and become his full-time disciples. By always listening to his teachings and seeing his miracles, they would sooner or later be prepared t...
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Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, The immutability of God, means he never alters his purposes or changes his nature. Immutability means not having the ability to change, As the eternal Son of God, Jesus also does not change. Malachi 3:6 says For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. In this world, everything changes. Even the most ...
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Jeremiah's calling wasn't based on his qualifications but on God's eternal plan. This truth extends to all believers.
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This is a spotlight on the Scriptures Psalms 40:17 But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God do not tarry too long!
Beloved, keep your focus on Jesus until your heart overflows with love, praise, thanksgiving, and obedience to Him who loved you so much that He sacrificed Himself for you. The Psalmist says, "I am poor and needy; may the Lord thin...
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Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week I am Rachel Tolliver, A grateful heart is a key trait of a Christian. A believer's heart is lifted by always praising and thanking the Lord. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul says give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. If you come to me and ask what is the will of God for you, I can tell you three specific ...
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