I write this post not merely as a theological observer, but as someone who lived through the very errors I now aim to expose. For several years, I sat under a form of hyper-Calvinistic experiential preaching that, while well-intentioned, ultimately confused my soul and, I believe, hindered many from entering the Kingdom. It emphasized delay over decision, feeling over faith, and introspection...
For many years I believed the doctrines of grace and revered the authority of Scripture, and never understood the gospel. Even when I started to understand the Gospel, I still hadn’t come to Christ. Not with saving faith. I was stuck. Waiting for a deeper conviction of sin. Waiting to feel worthy of coming. Afraid of presumption. Afraid of being a false convert. Afraid of coming the wrong way...
Many people wrestle with what it really means to be converted. Some say conversion is just a decision one makes, while others suggest that one must wait and hope God chooses them. And if you’ve grown up hearing about deep emotional experiences being part of conversion, you might wonder, “Have I really been converted? Did I do it right?” This is a common struggle, and it’s...
Tim Conway preached a series of messages in 2014, powerfully articulating a biblical and confessionally Reformed presentation of evangelical, Christ-exalting Calvinism in opposition to soul-destroying hyper-Calvinism. Click through to the “I’ll Be Honest” website to access all the transcripts. Pastor Tim Conway is a prominent preacher known for his fervent expository teaching...