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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What “Regeneration” Really Means
Regeneration is what the Bible calls being “born again.” It is that supernatural moment when God steps into a dead soul and breathes life where there was none. It is not a tune‑up. It is not self‑improvement. It is resurrection—God imparting spiritual life to someone who was spiritually dead.
- A sovereign act of God: Nobody can regenerate themselves. This is God’s work from start to...
This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: Acts 1:14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Prayer is heaven’s hotline. It’s not just a ritual—it’s a relationship. It’s not just a whisper—it’s a weapon. Prayer is how earth touches heaven and heaven touches earth. When we pray, the Holy Spirit becomes our divine courier—carryin...
This text explores the concept of divine election and the absolute sovereignty of God as presented in the biblical book of Romans. The author argues that God’s choice to save individuals is based entirely on His independent will and authority rather than human effort, merit, or future actions. By examining the lives of figures like Jacob, Esau, and Pharaoh, the source illustrates that God is just both when He extend...
Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Numbers 23:19 says God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?
Beloved humans lie. We exaggerate, manipulate, break promises, People flip-flop. But God is not like us. His character is pure; His word is truth. If He speaks it, ...
The trouble in the Corinthian church didn’t just come from the outside world—it was rising up from the inside. Yes, the culture around them was pressing in, but the flesh within them was giving way. Worldly pressure met human weakness, and the result was a church wrestling with its own carnality.
Paul says these believers were no longer “natural,” but they weren’t truly “spiritual” either. They weren’t walking under ...
This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
This is the glorious exchange! Not a bargain. Not a deal. Not a compromise. But a divine transaction sealed by grace and signed in blood. In exchange for our sin, Jesus gives us His righteousness. We bring guilt—He gives glory. We bring shame—He gives son...
This text explores the sovereignty of God through the lens of divine election and providence, specifically examining the theological arguments found in Romans 9. The author asserts that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace, where He exercises His divine prerogative to choose individuals according to His eternal purpose rather than human merit. By referencing historical figures like John Calvin and Charles Spurgeon...
Welcome to Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Beloved, don’t you ever forget—what separates you from the vilest soul that walks this earth, or from the darkest demon chained in hell, is not your goodness, not your wisdom, not your strength. It’s the free grace of God! That grace snatched you from the pit, washed you in the blood, and set your feet on solid ground. Saints if it had not be...
Beloved, Jesus lays it out with no hesitation and no confusion. He says there are two gates, two roads, two destinations, and two kinds of people walking them (Matt. 7:13–14). There are two trees bearing two kinds of fruit (Matt. 7:17–20). There are two groups standing before Him in judgment (Matt. 7:21–23). And there are two builders, raising houses on two very different foundations (Matt. 7:24–28).
In other words, Chris...
This is a Spotlight on the Scriptures: John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Abide in Christ. Stay close. Stay connected. Stay rooted. This ain’t just about religion—it’s about relationship. Jesus is not a weekend appointment—He’s your lifeline. Your source. Your sustainer. He said, “I am the vine, you ...
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