Bøker av Robert E Picirilli

The book of Hebrews is a message of warning. The admonition to "hold fast" to one's profession is found three times in Hebrews. The admonition was to hold fast to the better hope, better testament, better covenant, better promises, better thing, a better and enduring substance. They were warned not to forsake this new and better way. This booklet is an exegesis of a key passage concerning those who may forsake the new and better way.For those of us who believe in the possibility of personal apostasy, Hebrews 6:4-6 is obviously one of the most important passages. It ranks right along with Hebrews 10:26-29 and 2 Peter 2:20-22 not to mention several other signi¿cant passages-as providing the basis for our teaching on the subject.The purpose of this book is to present a thorough exegesis of this passage and to treat questions about how it relates to the possibility that a truly regenerate person may "fall from grace." One thing all Christians ought to be able to agree on-whether on this doctrine or not-is that all our teaching should be based on what the Bible has to say and not on traditional philosophical-theological arguments. My aim, then, is to determine exactly what Hebrews 6:4-6 teaches.

This is the Spanish translation of Grace, Faith, Free Will: Contrasting Views of Salvation, Calvinism and Arminianism. In this work, Picirilli renews the discussion of issues that have divided Calvinism and Arminianism since the Reformation. Jacobus Arminius, a Dutch theologian of the 16th century, contested the dominant theological ideas advanced by the well-known Protestant reformer John Calvin and his disciples. Historically, Arminius has been frequently misunderstood and often reinterpreted by friend and foe alike. Though Picirilli present both classic Calvinism and Arminianism in order to help readers intelligently decide for themselves, he unashamedly advocates a very specific form of Arminianism as the best resolution of the tensions between the two doctrinal positions. In what he calls "Reformation Arminianism," Picirilli reclaims the original views of Arminius and his defenders.

Dr. Robert Picirilli has meticulously researched the early history of Free Will Baptist. The result is this book which shares some compelling chapters of that history. Readers will find a better understanding of the complex historical roots and come away with a greater appreciation for men and women who blazed the trail for our denomination. This work carries great historical value and preserves key components of the past significant for the future generations to understand. With the addition of so many original journal entries, pictures, and pieces of historical documents the author has given the readers a remarkable connection to the past.

This book is a treasure of thoroughly researched pieces of denominational history from around the country. The stories that are preserved here for future generations provide important understanding of Free Will Baptist origins and identity. Dr. Picirilli shares stories of people, state works, and institutions that contributed to the growth and organization of the denomination. The author presents historical facts while maintaining interesting details that keep the reader engaged. Topics in the work include: the Free Will Baptist Covenant, the founding of the Free Will Baptist work in Texas, Free Will Baptist participation in the Unity Movements, the Free Will Baptist school in Unicoi, the early history of the Christian Workers Institutes, along with sever other glimpses into Free Will Baptists. Key people discussed in this work include A.M. Stewart, D. J. Apperson, Redding Moore, J. W. Lucas, and others. Readers will be reminded how God uses ordinary people to build His kingdom.

Dr. Picirilli provides useful insight into how we get the English Bible into our hands. This book is full of excellent information as the author explores how early versions of the Scripture were produced. He gives a thorough explanation of how the Word of God in written form has been preserved throughout generations while maintaining its authenticity and reliability. Dr. Picirilli discusses the myriad of translations available today and distinguishes a translation from a paraphrase.

Grace, Faith, Free Will addresses issues that have divided Calvinists and Arminians since the Reformation. Using historical, systematic, and Biblical theology, Robert Picirilli contrasts both views of salvation. His "Reformation Arminianism" reclaims the original beliefs of Arminius and his defenders.