Author Archives: Terry Rayburn

Perhaps a mini-catechism might clarify why Active Obedience Imputation is not biblical. I offer this as a conclusion to this five-part series of posts. Think through these questions with me: Q. What is imputed to us?A. Christ’s righteousness. Q. What … Continue reading →

Sometimes someone will say to me something like, “You’re wrong, Terry, when you refute Active Obedience Imputation, because the ‘New Perspective’ and ‘Federal Vision’ people also refute it, and they are false teachers.”This argument is, of course, ut Print email … Continue reading →

Commonly called something like “imputed active obedience”, the concept has been passed down from the Westminster Confession and spread widely. I’ve found that most accept it because their mentors teach it, without really thinking it through. Even t Print email … Continue reading →

I have a radical theory, and I’m waiting for someone, *anyone* to prove me wrong. I *welcome* being proved wrong. But I have no confidence I will be proved wrong.Here’s my radical theory:The Westminster Confession of Faith TRADITION of Active … Continue reading →

The Parrots Of Active Obedience ImputationNot much amazes me any more in the thoughts and attitudes in the Church. I’ve seen too much for too many years to really be amazed.But I am amazed at one thing. I am amazed … Continue reading →

By Michele RayburnRomantic love is so much different from 1 Corinthians 13 Biblical love, isn’t it?About 2 years after I was saved, I recall sitting down to read my Bible and study and pray. I remember opening up to 1 … Continue reading →

From Shattered Dreams, by Larry Crabb:“If I were a pastor, I would want to preach in the spirit of the New Covenant, inviting everyone in the congregation to see the heart of God revealed in the cross of Christ. “I … Continue reading →

I am a big fan of expository preaching and teaching. To preach the Word of God verse by verse and “give the meaning” is one of the highest forms of honor to God’s Word, and the most fulfilling food to … Continue reading →

by Michele RayburnI’ve heard many Christians over the years say that they, not Paul, were really the chief of sinners, which is a direct contradiction to the inspired word of God.It seems like everybody wants to be a Chief (of sinners), but … Continue reading →

by Michele Rayburn ”Every horrible thing and every sinful thing is ultimately governed by God.  And that’s a problem.  But the center of the solution to the problem is a choice you have to make about the cross…When you contemplate be … Continue reading →