They Do the Roman Thing and Deny the Roman Word
I have spent my whole Christian life among Baptists who define themselves against Rome. Non-conformists, they call themselves, heirs of the men who would not bow to a pope or a bishop or a…
The Subtlest Legalism Wears Grace's Clothes
For a long time I thought legalism was easy to recognize. The open kind announces itself. Let a preacher stand up and plainly demand law-keeping as the price of salvation, and half the…
The Strut Is Fear
There is a performance of manhood loose in the world, and I have come to hate every version of it. I hate the gym-floor strut and the muscle-shirt swagger. I hate the internet alpha selling…
The Position, Not the Party
Not long ago I tried to describe where I stand, and I noticed that every sentence came out the same shape. I am Reformed, but not like the Reformed. I am a baptist, but not like the…
The Implication Is Not the Man
I want to write about a habit that has cost the household of faith more fellowship than almost any false doctrine ever has. It is not a doctrine. It is a move. And nearly all of us have…
The Operating System for the Ordinary Day
I have written an entire systematic theology book arguing that everything that exists is a thought in the mind of God. And I have spent a fair number of years treating that conviction like…
Homesick for a Country I Have Never Seen
I have been homesick my whole life for a place I have never been. I want to say that plainly before I say anything else, because it took me decades to stop being ashamed of it. I have a…
Somebody Came Before
For as long as I can remember, I have stood outside the fence. I wrote a song about it. I called it "No Fence Holds Me." And I told them what I was not, which was a member of any camp that…
The War After This One
More and more lately I keep running across the same strange sermon. It does not come from a pulpit. It comes from a screen, in a calm voice over slow music, and it goes something like this…
The Other False Gospel
Someone shared a post on Facebook recently that has been sitting with me, and I want to write about what I think it is actually doing. The post said, in essence, that no one can come to…
Nobody Would Make That Up
Last year I found out that people were saying I believed Christ was a sinner. I found it out the hardest way there is. A dear pastor friend of mine walked up to me at a public meeting and…
The Arminian in the TULIP Sweatshirt
Those of you who knew me in the early years of my sovereign grace walk can remember when I used to wear the TULIP sweatshirt loud. I wore it like a badge of office. I patted myself on the…
The Back Room - What We Have Done to Our Sisters
For most of my Christian life I have stood in rooms where half the body was silent. I did not call it that. Nobody did. We called it good order. We called it biblical. We called it…
There is No Gap
I have spent twenty six years inside the Reformed and sovereign grace world. And in that time I have noticed something most of us never name out loud, and yet it shapes nearly everything we…
Eternity is Not an Extension of Time
I have been arguing for the doctrine of justification from eternity for over twenty years. I first wrote on it publicly in 2006, after sitting through two sermons at a bible conference in…
What Makes A Thought in the Mind of God Unprecedented
What Makes This Book Unprecedented I didn't set out to write something unprecedented. I set out to write down what I believe. And when I finished, I looked at the whole thing and realized…
Enough for Me
"Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations." - Romans 14:1 I need to say something up front. I understand that this article is going to generate a lot of…
Eternal Torment Annihilation
Introducing Pristine Grace Bible Software
The Word at Your Fingertips: A Bible Study Platform Built from Scratch I have wanted to build something like this for a very long time. For nearly 30 years, Pristine Grace has been a place…
Introducing Pristine CMS 4.0 (Beta)
🚀 After many hours of behind the scenes work, I am excited to announce that Pristine CMS 4.0 (beta) has now been deployed across PristineGrace.org. Pristine CMS did not begin as a…
When Truth Becomes a Weapon
I believe deeply in sovereign grace. I always have. I believe God saves sinners by grace alone, through Christ alone, apart from works, apart from merit, apart from human contribution. I…
Content with Religion, or Satisfied in Christ?
It’s one thing to be made a disciple of Christ by the sovereign grace of God. It’s also another thing to be a participant in institutional religion. There is a striking and vast difference…
Christ’s Body, Not Man’s Roll
In today’s world, drama persists whenever people gather. Everything is political, whether it’s the workplace, families, or even the church. It’s just a reality that is a consequence of our…
My Independence
“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” - Galatians 1:10 I’ll never forget the day when I was 26…
Arminians vs. Calvinists
I see a lot of fighting on social media, and I do my best to stay out of it now. I don't see it every day now, but every now and then I'll see something that really bothers me. Lately I saw…
Was Christ a Sinner?
Rumors are going around apparently amongst people stating that I believe Christ was a sinner. I want to clear up any misconceptions people might have, so here is a short little article…
Revisiting the Made Sin Controversy - Addendum 2
It's been a couple years and a lot has changed for me. All of the accusations that have been leveled in my opinion at this point are simply evil. Those who continue to accuse and blame are…
Living Openly by Grace
"There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink." - John 4:7 Read also Mark 14:32-52 and Philippians 2:5-8 In the life of Christ, we see something…
You Need a Friend
“Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Only…
Be a Careful Judge
I just recently purchased a new bible. It's a paper bible, and I've really enjoyed using it. It's a KJV Cambridge Topaz. But that's beside the point. It's a bible. And I love this bible…
We are not the Gatekeepers to Heaven
I am not the gatekeeper to heaven, and neither are you. And we shouldn't boil the Gospel down into multiple doctrines demanding a thorough affirmation of every primary doctrine that we…
Positive Gospel Preaching vs. Theological Polemics
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which…
My Thoughts on Materialism
In this world today, materialism dominates as the prevailing philosophical model in the culture. And in the discourse on materialism versus spiritual belief, a central theme within…
Revisiting the Made Sin Controversy
One of my recent articles, Revisiting the Made Sin Controversy , has received a lot of attention from some dear brothers of mine. One even recently wrote a 42 page rebuttal to me…
Without Love Our Doctrine Doesn't Count
"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now . However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you* into all truth; for He will not speak on His own…
Salt Water
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished : and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. - John 19:30 If we are to have assurance of salvation, we must not go…
Don't Cover the Altar with Your Tears
And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears , with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good…
The Title Reverend
He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name . - Psalm 111:9 There is only ONE who should ever be called reverend, and that is…
Has Jesus Been Lost in Your TULIP?
"Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love." - Rev 2:4 I think a lot about the so-called Gospel Defenders that I departed from in my life. I think I…
Sovereign Grace Formulism
"I don't tolerate false gospels." "I don't associate with ANYONE who compromises on the truth!" "Don't read that author, he's a COMPROMISER! He said this terrible thing in one of his…
Christ Our Altar
"We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle." - Hebrews 13:10 As a kid in a small rural town in the Missouri Ozarks, I was a member of the local Southern…
Revisiting the Made Sin Controversy
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. - 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Backstory My soul has been tormented by the…
When Secondary Issues Become Primary
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers . - Acts 2:42 Sheep can sure be distracted and taken up with things that…
An Eternal Perspective on Justification
Note: This booklet is based on an article that I originally wrote in 2006. Introduction The Doctrine of God’s justification of His people in Christ from Eternity is such a wonderful…
The Trinity
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. - 1 John 5:7 I have always had a hard time understanding how God, being…
Is Grace Common?
Is Grace Common? What is Grace? Does God love everyone? Those of the free will persuasion will most undoubtedly answer that last question in the affirmative, that yes indeed, Grace is…
Problems with Social Media
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. - Matthew 10:16 I’ve been involved with the Internet now since the early…
Stop Putting God in a Box!
I'm convinced that we as believers really need to stop putting God in a neatly wrapped box. We need to stop neatlly wrapping all the truth of God into an easy box that we can simply unwrap…
In Defense of Spurgeon
It seems very strange that I would find myself sitting here today writing in defense of someone who has been dead for over one hundred and thirty years, but it sadly seems necessary to…
Tolerant Calvinists
Note: It's been brought to my attention by some of my fiercest critics (Scott Price and John Pedersen) have written about me, stating that they think I'm a compromising tolerant calvinist…
Am I a Means Man?
The hour is coming and now is when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God , and they that hear shall live. - John 5:25 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them* thou hast…
Preserved in Christ
To them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved* in Jesus Christ *- Jude 1:1 How wonderful it is to know that God's elect and chosen people are preserved in Christ. Not just…
Our Greatest Hindrance
Our greatest hindrance in ministry, whether it be our preaching from the pulpit, or just telling others of what Christ has done for us is our sinful behavior. Specifically, it is our…
The Importance of Properly Limiting the Atonement
When it comes to Christ and the doctine of salvation of men across the entire spectrum of Christianity, whether it be Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheranism, the many varieties of…
Hyper-Calvinism Doesn't Mean Hyper-Jerkism
Around twenty years ago, I discovered the deep truths of the Sovereignty of God. When I was in my mid twenties, I came to believe that God was absolutely sovereign. I loved the endless…
Talking Smack About Me?
To those of you who like to talk smack about me online, I want you to know that there are much more worse things about me than you will ever say to others about me.
Profession vs. Possession
*He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. **And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou…
Comfort Found in the All Things
And we know that God causes all things* to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.* - Romans 8:28, (NASB) When I search the…
Prayer Arithmetic
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I…
He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease
Then a question from John's disciples arose with the Jews about purification. And they came to John and said to him, Rabbi, He who was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore witness…
Our Immutable God!
"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." - Malachi 3:6 This verse right here may be one of the most important in the entirety of Scripture. Surely a…
Fear Not! Be Comforted
“Lo, I am with you alway, even to the end of the world. Amen.” - Matthew 28:20 The Lord is with me all the time. He'll be with me today. He'll be with me tomorrow. Indeed, He will even be…
Christ's School of Grace
" He opened their understanding , that they might understand the scriptures" - Luke 24:45 Christ not only opens up the Scriptures for those of us that believe, but He also opens up our…
Happy Thanksgiving!
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 As you sit down this week with…
Sovereign Grace Pharisees
The Gospel Defender, the Neo-Gnostic, the Heretic Hunter, or in other words, the Sovereign Grace PHARISEE, oh, they can preach a good game. But they've taken that which is good and twisted…
Nine Dishonest Tactics of Heresy Hunters
As a believer, I’ve spent many years reading various authors, various books, and commentaries. I’ve spoken with dozens of men and women about every seemingly conceivable theological topic…
Sheep Food Tastes Good Regardless of the Dish It's Served Upon!
The congregations I associate with are filled mostly with older, seasoned and experienced saints that have no more “fight” left in them and just want to support each other in Christ. Most…
Why Are Believers so Cruel to Each Other Online?
Before the Internet existed, believers would skewer each other face to face, and often by the pulpit and by the stroke of the pen. But it's not as frequently as I find it today! The cruelty…
Off the Rails!
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are.. . Luke 18:11 The sovereign grace movement online is off the rails . These days all I see…
What I Now Think about Being Labeled as a Compromiser
My entire adult life as a believer I've always faced critics. When I first turned away from the dispensational freewillism of my youth toward a belief in sovereign grace, I lost friends and…
Do Not Be Grieved, For the Joy of the Lord Is Your Stength
Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. - Nehemiah 8:10 As we continue in our walk of faith, we will at times find ourselves tempted to be discouraged and also…
Don't Do Battle With the Straw Man!
I don't like to see men do battle with straw men. I hate to fight them myself, as it's a pointless fight; and I don't like to see others defeat them as no real victory can be won.
Cynical Nitpickery
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing…
The Longest Journey
Some have stated that the longest journey is the 18 inches from the head to heart, as if there is some sort of separation between the two things. Poppycock! One could say conversely that…
Preaching to the Heart
My son, give me thine heart , and let thine eyes observe my ways. - Proverbs 23:26 For as he thinketh in his heart , so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with…
Being Right Won't Save You!
If you think you are saved by having a proper understading of the five points of calvinism, or by getting your understanding of the extent of the atonement right, you have missed the Gospel…
Why Did I Post Something From That Guy?
Hello, Over the course of owning and operating Pristine Grace for over twenty years, I've been asked on many occaisions as to why I post something from a particular author. Usually, the…
Why I'm on a Leash
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other : and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being…
Sovereign Grace Unbelievers
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. - Mat 15:18 I find myself once again sitting here on a Saturday night…
Tolerance and Patience
All the posts by popular facebook preachers talking about intolerance and compromisers has led me to heart sickness. Christianity is not about pointing out the flaws with every false way…
The Day You Were Converted
I've noticed amongst some believers, there tends to be a great focus on the actual day one came to believe the Gospel, and some have even stated that if you can't pin-point it, you may not…
Donations Not Accepted!
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you ... - 2 Corinthians 12:14 Freely ye have received, freely give. -…
Sugar Water
"Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung…
Book Review : Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism
Note: I wrote this review in 2003 and placed it on Amazon : I still agree with the general premise of this review. However, since that time, I've come to love Spurgeon's writings even more…
Two Types of Preachers
Having been raised in and out of various churches, most notably the southern baptist church, and then having lived my adult life loving the Gospel of FREE GRACE, and listening to grace…
You Can't Beat the Truth into People!
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened , that she attended unto the things which were…
Cannibalism
"But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another." - Gal 5:15 Paul in this passage is not talking about actual flesh and blood eaters amongst the…
Knowledge is NECESSARY!
In an earlier article and podcast I mentioned that your knowledge can't save you. This is true. Christ saves. However, I firmly believe that ALL WHO HAVE BEEN SAVED will know Christ. And by…
Fakebook Ministries
Over the past ten years or so, it's become fashionable to set up a "facebook" ministry where one or two sovereign grace leaders start to preach every week to a list of followers. Some of…
More Tell-Tale Signs That You're Dealing with a Neo-Gnostic
"'[He] frequently finds more bones than meat, and is seasoned with much of an angry and self-important spirit." - John Newton Here are some more tell-tale signs you're dealing with a…
All Sheep Have a Home!
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever…
From One Compromising Heretic to Another
O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? - Galatians 3:1 I'm…
Eat the Meat and Spit out the Bones!
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good . - 1 Th. 5:21 Time and time again, people have written me about the list of authors and speakers on this website. They'll often state that…
Positive Gospel Preaching
I've noticed there are a few sovereign grace preachers on Facebook constantly promoting themselves by preaching against others. In fact, it seems to be their entire ministry... Example…
Is Judging The Proper Test?
The true test of one’s faithfulness to the Gospel is not in his judgment of other people, including Arminians to be unregenerate / unsaved… But it’s in his or her faithfulness to the Gospel…
Your Knowledge Won't Save You
You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life.. . - John 5:39a Jesus is talking to the Pharisees here who thought they had eternal life because they had knowledge…
Simply to Thy Cross I Cling
Calvinism, or the Doctrines of Grace otherwise known as TULIP, is the Gospel. The doctrine of Imputed Righteousness is the Gospel. But these are simply fuller expressions of the Gospel. One…
The Insidious Rise of High Grace Predestinarian Neo-Gnosticism
The Gospel as it is expressed in the doctrines of Sovereign Grace, otherwise known as TULIP or "Calvinism" has brought such joy to my heart, there are times that I find myself barely able…
Good Luck!
"Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18 I've been accused recently of teaching that knowledge…
Ichabod Etched into Every Door
And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel : because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. And she said, The glory is…
Hit by Friendly Fire?
Here are some scriptures to meditate upon the next time someone you love hurts you deeply. And yes it will more than likely happen! And also you will more than likely hurt another person…
For His Great Love Wherewith He Loved Us
"Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath , even as…
A Fresh Look at Spanking
I wrote this article years ago shortly after my son was born. He is now sixteen (16) years old and has never been spanked . He is also a believer and confessed his love for the Gospel…
The Truth is the Truth
The truth is the truth, no matter who said it. That's the philosophy behind the articles on this site. And I believe in publishing the truth from wherever it may come. I'll even sing hymns…
A Mass of Sin
"the sins of all his people were transferred unto him, laid upon him , and placed to his account; he sustained their persons, and bore their sins; and having them upon him, and being…
Shibboleths
"Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18 Have you ever heard someone say that they "believe…
Are You Just Pretending?
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud , knowing nothing…
Response to Questions About Article Regarding Head / Heart Dichotomy
The following were questions I received regarding my article Is There A Head and Heart Dichotomy? Question #1: What do you mean by academic exercise? Brandan's Answer: An academic exercise…
Are Free-willers Brethren?
"Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, it is lawful. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And…
Judging by the Gospel
I believe the truth should be proclaimed. However, whenever something is presented that challenges beliefs that are so widely regarded as true, the results can be costly in terms of…
Is There a Head and Heart Dichotomy?
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts * and minds through Christ Jesus*. - Philippians 4:7 I agree with the sentiment that when it comes to saving…
The Ten Tell-Tale Signs I'm a Heretic
The word heretic and heresy are not often used in the new testament. In fact, each word is only used once. But if you were to jump onto facebook these days, you might be surprised to find…
The Insidious Rise of the Internet Heresy Hunter
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings . - 1 Tim 6:4 I sure do love what the Internet has done…
I Don't Know
"The secret things belong unto the LORD* our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." - *Deuteronomy…
Gospel Defenders
... be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time ... 1…
Which Error is More Grievous?
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to…
Stay Positive!
To all of you who are suffering, to all of you who are afraid, please don't worry. God is in complete control. And when this is all said and done, I believe our God's people will be so much…
I Press Toward the Mark!
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward…
Study to Be Quiet
But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all…
Social Media Boasting
Dear Pristine Grace Community, On the Pristine Grace website there is a disclaimer at the bottom of the page: "Disclaimer: Inclusion of an author or speaker on this website does not…
Young Puffed Up Heretic Hunters
What is it with zealous youthful men that makes them to be heretic hunters? Why don’t we see the ladies engage in this behavior? I see day old regenerate people (by their own claims) go on…
Are You Called to Preach?
Editor's Note: I first wrote this article in 2005 in a series of blog posts. I've rewritten some portions of this article over the years as I've softened a bit as I've aged, removing some…
The Four Aspects of Justification
Throughout the years, I've discovered there are multiple aspects or perspectives of the justification of God's people. These different aspects can be best understood as from God's…
Modified Covenant Thelogy
I put together my original CT vs. NCT vs. MCT article about 15 years ago, and I originally made some errors in my understanding of Covenant Theology (CT). I'm publishing a new article today…
Adam's Original Sin
Introduction I'm writing this article to address the common understanding of Adam, the imputation of sin, and who he truly represented in his fall. Please be advised that before you really…
God Loves Homosexuals
Editor's note: I don't believe it's acceptable to call people "fag" or any other sort of slur. This article is a response to the pharisees that sling that term around with such a…
How Should We Pray?
How should we pray? This is a question that I have been asked several times. Often when men come to an understanding of justification by Christ alone and rejoice in God’s determination of…
Problems with Hyper Preterism
In this article I list some of the problems I think hyper preterism brings to those who embrace its teaching. I am posting these here as a warning to those who might consider jumping down…
Hyper-Preterism Renounced
Editor's Note: I wrote this article in 2004. I've changed a lot since then, but I still believe hyper-preterism is a full blown gnostic heresy. - Brandan For the last couple of years, I…
We Do Not Separate God's Decree from the Actual Events of Time
We at Pristine Grace love to focus on God's eternal decree. It gives us great comfort to know that God has predestined every single event of our lives. It helps us to know that there is…
Conversations with a Full Preterist
Many years ago, I met a person on PalTalk which I talked a lot to about the error of full preterism. Â He was a friendly sort - and at first glance seemed to believe the Gospel. Â But his…
The Epistemological Work of the Holy Spirit
Nothing could be further from the truth. I propose the error lies first in the fact that religionists everywhere haven't even thought about this. I’m serious! All of us are born into the…
Where Can We Fellowship in this Idolatrous Age?
Hello readers! In this age of idolatry of self, it's a rare thing to find a congregation of believers that teach the FREE GRACE Gospel. The city or area in which you may live may be filled…
Against Soul Winning and Modern Day Proselytizing
As a person who is known as a hyper free grace predestinarian, the most common accusation I face is the lie that my pristine grace friends and I are anti-evangelical. It's my opinion that…
Loved with an Everlasting Love
God's love to His precious elect did not begin in time. It did not begin with any event. It does not depend on the conversion of the elect person to the Gospel but upon God's pleasure in…
The Gospel is about what Christ Has Done
The Gospel or "good news" about Christ and salvation is not about what He is doing. The Gospel is about what Christ has done. The Gospel comes as an announcement to God's people that those…
God's Will to Justify His People IS the Justification of Them
God's people have been given all spiritual blessings in Christ from before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:3-4). One of these spiritual blessings is the imputed righteousness of Christ…
The Atrocious Sin of Making Excuses for God
God needs no defenders. He needs nothing to justify His sovereign acts in this world. He is the Creator, the Shaper, and the Molder. He is the Almighty. Being the Almighty, He has absolute…
Beware of the Appeal to Mystery
Are the Scriptures a mystery? Are doctrines such as heaven, hell, God's omniscience and immutability, eternity, God's Predetermining of all things, the Trinity, and imputation of sin and…
Faith IS NOT a Duty... It's a Blessing!
Those who insist on the doctrine of "duty-faith" suggest that all men have a responsibility to be saved. They suggest that those for whom Christ did not die are duty-bound to look to the…
Conditionalism Seems to Always Rear its Ugly Head
It's my opinion that most "calvinists" haven't gone to the school of Grace. They refuse to make it the center of doctrine. Any teaching that says any part of salvation that is not…
God Always Gets What He Wants
Thankfully, Scripture portrays an immutable God who has purposed to glorify Himself. Before the foundation of the world, God determined to glorify Himself by the salvation of sinners. He…
Hyper-Calvinism is the Truth!
I wrote this letter to Phil Johnson around 2004 after I created the Pristine Grace websites. I was in my late 20s when I wrote this. I’m in my mid 40s today and also the parent of a…
Confession of a Hyper-Calvinist
I have a confession to make. I'm a hyper-calvinist. Yes, that's right, I'm one of those people; you know the type that hates everyone, refuses to preach the Gospel, hates God’s Holy law…
About our Ministry
This website is currently edited and operated by Brandan Kraft in Ashland, Kentucky. It has been publishing gospel articles since 1997 when it was originally called bornagain.net . Pristine…