Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Self Improvement, Social, Theology

Should Christians Become Bartenders?

Should a Christian become a bartender? The answer is not a simple "yes" or "no." Scripture does not explicitly condemn bartending as a profession. Yet, it does provide principles that should guide every believer's conscience and conduct. First, the Bible distinguishes between the use of wine and the abuse of wine. Jesus Himself drank wine … Continue reading Should Christians Become Bartenders?

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

Preceding Grace: God’s Light that Goes Before

In CLARE Theology, no sinner comes to God independently. Fallen humanity never initiates salvation, creates faith from within, or approaches Christ by unaided will. Jesus declares, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him” (John 6:44). God's grace always comes first. CLARE calls this Preceding Grace. Before any sinner … Continue reading Preceding Grace: God’s Light that Goes Before

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

CLARE Theology: Not Left Without Hope: Why I Use “Preceding Grace” Instead of “Prevenient Grace” and “Common Grace.”

I use the term Preceding Grace because words shape doctrine, and doctrine shapes devotion. When I speak about the Grace that comes before repentance and faith, I want the emphasis to fall on God's action, not on human autonomy. Jesus says, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him," and yet He … Continue reading CLARE Theology: Not Left Without Hope: Why I Use “Preceding Grace” Instead of “Prevenient Grace” and “Common Grace.”

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

What Is CLARE Theology?

What Is CLARE Theology? By Yskander A. Saucedo (DGMA) Founder and Director of Descendants of Grace Monergistic Assembly And DGMA.Doctrine Productions Christian theology has long wrestled with difficult questions concerning grace, election, free will, sovereignty, and salvation. Across church history, believers have often found themselves divided between theological systems that emphasize either God’s sovereignty or … Continue reading What Is CLARE Theology?

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

Jesus gave a warning in Matthew 7:15: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” A few weeks ago, we completed our lessons in early church heresies. Most of the heresies revolved around the deity of Christ and His ontological existence (Trinity). Some heretics were Christians attempting … Continue reading

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

Spiritual Cleansing and Feet Washing

John 13:1-14, John 14:1-6 The words Jesus speaks take place on the night before His crucifixion, during the Last Supper with His disciples. Jesus talks with them about his departure from this world. He predicts to them the betrayal of Judas and Peter’s denial. All these things left the disciples confused, perplexed, and troubled. Not … Continue reading Spiritual Cleansing and Feet Washing

Yskander Arquimides Saucedo Philosophy, Theology

The Supremacy and Sovereignty of the Will of God

There are many doctrines all Christians should be well acquainted with. The doctrine of the Trinity, original sin, Baptism, Atonement, Eschatology, Forgiveness, God's attributes, holiness, justification, the Lord's supper, marriage, predestination, redemption, regeneration, sanctification, union with Christ, worship, and many more doctrines and systematic theologies our God has blessed us with through vessels He has … Continue reading The Supremacy and Sovereignty of the Will of God