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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As believers, we are expected to manage what Jesus gave us until he returns to be crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We are to be about the King and his Kingdom.
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture, 2 Timothy 4:7, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Paul describes his life as a battle and a race. He sees himself as a soldier for his Savior, having fought the good fight and remained true to his faith. He encourages all believers to be defenders of God's Word.
He also views life as a race, in which he has strive...
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Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, My greatest need was not when somebody delivered me from some kind of human oppression, but when somebody shared the gospel of Jesus Christ and delivered me from the oppression of SIN. Dr. Voddie Baucham. Brothers and sisters, we all have many needs in this life, but our greatest need God has met, on Calvary can I get an amen? For m...
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For many of us, the admonition not to worry about your life sounds just as impossible to obey as "Don't breathe." You are going to breathe. Beloved worry and anxiety over life are commonplace. But to this, Jesus said, in effect, when was the last time you saw a bird with an ulcer or worried about finding a worm? Birds don't worry about where they will get their next meal, YET the...
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture, Matthew 3:2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Let's break down these expressions: "Repent ye," "the kingdom of heaven," and "is at hand." They are important.
1. Repent ye" means to change your mind and turn around. It's a call for God's people to return to Him when they become distant or ind...
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Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Darrel B. Harrison said “
This sinful world makes it easy to be discouraged and adopt an attitude of self-pity. But as Christians, we must run this earthly race for the eternal joy that is awaiting us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9) as Christ did (Hebrews 12:1-2). May God strengthen each of us to run well. For more encouraging, words plea...
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Why do you judge your brother or sister? (Rom. 14:10) God won't be asking you about the opinions and preferences of your brother. He'll be looking into your account on that day. So, get out of your brothers and sisters' business and tend to the business God calls you to.
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This is a spotlight on the Scripture, Jeremiah 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
This is a beautiful verse, especially when we think about Christ, who is both the new and the living way, and also the old path to follow, being the ...
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Biblical Talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver. Habakkuk 3:18 says yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. "
Spiritual joy isn't just about being calm. It's not like rain that falls on us without our effort; it's more like drawing water from a well, which takes activity and work. Happiness requires thought. Habakkuk thought...
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Mary's response to God's call provides profound spiritual lessons about finding our true identity and purpose through surrender. Her story illustrates that God's favor comes through unearned grace rather than human merit, equipping ordinary people for extraordinary service in His kingdom. Like biblical figures, Mary demonstrated remarkable faith by trusting God's power to accompl...
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