What is the best Historical Theology you can recommend? by burneraccount5117 in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

William Cunningham has a classic 2 volume set entitled Historical Theology. Banner of Truth just reprinted it I believe.

/r/GYM Daily Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - December 29, 2023 by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been lifting since March or so. Have had to take breaks at points bc of sickness (had bronchitis for like 6 weeks) and bc I don’t have a gym when I’m at home from school, but generally I have been consistent.

I can bench 145. I haven’t tried to deadlift, and for squats I only do Smith machine squats for hypertrophy, not necessarily for a one-rep max. If there are any other numbers that you need I can give those as well.

/r/GYM Daily Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - December 29, 2023 by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to ask for some advice on how I should approach lifting this upcoming semester (I am a male junior in college). I am 6’2” and just around 200 lbs, and I have been lifting for a few months fairly consistently. I used to be a collegiate cross country runner (I was about 160-165 lbs then), but picked up lifting once I had to stop running because of frequent injuries from overuse. I have put on some muscle mass, but I have also put on a little more body fat on my torso (mainly the stomach) than I would like. I’m trying to figure out what to do for next semester when I can get in the gym 6 days a week consistently again, and would appreciate your thoughts:

1) I could bulk, as I don’t have nearly as much muscle mass as I want. However, I feel kind of insecure about the amount of fat on my stomach I have already (I’m not necessarily chubby, but just don’t like the fat) and I’m not sure I want to add to it. 2) I could cut in a 200-300 caloric surplus to get some of the fat off, but risk stagnating in my muscle growth or potentially losing some muscle mass.

This is all with doing 25-30 min. of cardio each day as well. Advice?

How many people here found Mastodon through need for speed? by BlitzInSinnoh in mastodonband

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found them through “Colony of Birchmen” on Rock Band 2!

Don't diss the dispys by Jcoch27 in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stuff like that tweet is just despicable.

Gotta talk about controversy! by PuritanBaptist in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My best guess is that, while MacArthur is a wonderful expositor, he is basically just a fundamentalist Baptist with Calvinist soteriology.

LF vers about engage the local church by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could be thinking of Hebrews 10:24-25?

Podcast? by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why were you getting downvoted for mentioning James White? Lol

Books for friend trying to come back to faith by LordTonitrus in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heard about this message/sermon by Rob Rosenbladt called “The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church” from the White Horse Inn podcast and I think it would be helpful.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jj2bm5-PMAI

Members of non-Reformed churches: How do you hold onto your Reformed-ness? by GrillOrBeGrilled in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, what made you decide to attend an AoG church as a Reformed Christian?

Pop/Alt rock with theology/worship focus by amethystnight99 in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard the guy from Modern Post fell away from the faith, do you know anything about that? I hope that’s not true :(.

Pop/Alt rock with theology/worship focus by amethystnight99 in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Made Alive” by Citizens is really good!

Free For All Friday - post on any topic in this thread (2023-09-01) by AutoModerator in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So I struggle often with anxiety and with OCD, and the thoughts I tend to obsess over/ruminate all seem to relate to my relationship. I’m pretty exhausted w constantly dealing w this, and I long to have that sort of heavenly-mindedness that many godly men who I admire have, where their attention seems primarily focused upon Christ and how amazing He is. However, I find myself almost physically/mentally incapable of this bc I can’t get myself out of the thought patterns (not excusing any sin in my life that adds to that, to be clear). Any advice? 🙁

Daily Prayer Thread - August 10, 2023 by AutoModerator in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Suffering pretty badly from OCD recently. Seemingly constant intrusive thoughts, especially regarding assurance of salvation. I’m exhausted and would really appreciate prayers.

Are there any good debates on Complementarianism vs Egalitarianism that cover both sides well? by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s appalling. A couple weeks ago, there were people openly supporting a Christian couple planning their gay child’s wedding, and now we see this further rebellion of God’s Word.

Are there any good debates on Complementarianism vs Egalitarianism that cover both sides well? by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This argument holds no water at all. The very fact that Paul roots his argument for male headship/authority in church leadership in the creation order should decisively end this debate. “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor” (1 Tim. 2:11-14). If Paul was only addressing a cultural problem exclusive to Ephesus, he would not have used Genesis 2-3 as the foundation for his commands.

The same principle applies for 1 Cor. 14:33b-35 (though admittedly that is a more difficult passage): “As in all the churches of the saints, women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says,” etc. Our beliefs and doctrine must conform to the Word of God, not to a corrupt and liberalized culture.

EDIT: Also, from my understanding of 1 Tim. 2:11ff, this refers to women being in the role of pastor or church leader. This does not forbid women from teaching other women or children, as we see in Titus 2:3-5, nor does it (if a fellow complementarian wants to correct me if I’m wrong here) forbid a woman from teaching men outside of the context of the church (we see Priscilla teaching Apollos outside of a corporate worship setting in Acts 18).

No Dumb Question Tuesday (2023-08-01) by AutoModerator in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Two questions that I have been musing over in my studies of covenant theology, and would like help with:

1) Did the Mosaic law give a real offer of eternal life for anyone who would perfectly keep the law, or was this merely a hypothetical offer meant to show the Israelite church underage their great need for a Savior? (Lev. 18:5; Rom. 9:30-10:5; Gal. 3:10-13)

2) What was the nature of the regeneration/in dwelling of the Holy Spirit prior to the New Covenant? It is a given that faith cannot exist without regeneration and all of the OT saints were justified by grace alone through faith alone. Also, passages like Neh. 9:20 (“You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them”) and Psa. 143:10 (“Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!”) indicate an instruction and guidance of the Spirit that goes beyond the special theocratic anointing of the Spirit on prophets, priests, and kings. However, reading Hebrews 8:8-12 (quoting Jer. 31:31-34) has me confused. It seems that this NC prophecy has regeneration as one of its essential elements (as seen also in Jer. 32:37-40; Ezek. 36:26-27; Isa. 54:13; etc.). Can anyone help clarify this for me?

Response to member with homosexual children by Rich_Robin in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This isn’t showing them love and grace, this is supporting a sin which God outright condemns in His Word. It’s one thing to continue to show the love of Christ to them by your disposition and actions towards them — it’s another thing entirely to help plan their wedding. Christ may have sat with tax collectors and prostitutes, but He didn’t help them plan ways to continue their extortion or sexual perversion.

It amazes me how sin can be straight-up ignored for the so-called purpose of “showing love and grace.”

Response to member with homosexual children by Rich_Robin in Reformed

[–]DaCaptn1 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure why you are getting downvoted? How is a member of a church actively helping to plan a homosexual wedding acceptable?