Today, spiritual people are expected to love, while never showing fear or hate, and be peaceful, while never expressing anger or judgment. The enemy’s desire in the church is to deceive by promoting a false Christianity. The church, by following cultural ideals of “righteous” behavior, moves away from sound or healthy doctrine (1 Tim 1:10; 2 Tim 4:3; Tit… Read More »
God’s original intent and purpose for man is described in Psalm 8 – to rule over His creation having been crowned with glory and majesty. The incarnation of Jesus Christ fulfills the Father’s purpose and will for man, in spite of the fall of Adam and its outcome of death and sin. The Person and work of Christ… Read More »
Straying Away From God – Sin After Salvation Straying from God’s will for a Christian produces inner conflict and emotional depression/turmoil because we know we are not being true and doing God’s purpose, design, and plan. As we continue to stray into the experience of sin, our heart becomes hardened and less sensitive to the conviction and… Read More »
Jesus said to her, “ I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this? John 11:25-26 “Thumbs Up” in the… Read More »
The “much more” of our so great salvation goes far beyond an eternal destiny of heaven or hell. Salvation begins from a point in time with a faith response to the gospel, but the ramifications of that one decision radiate from the past, through the present, into the completion of redemption in a glorious and eternal future. The… Read More »
What is election? Without a firm understanding of election Christians will be hard pressed to answer the questions and accusations of the unbelieving world. How can a loving God condemn a creature He created to eternal damnation and suffering? If God is so powerful, why did He allow Satan and Adam to sin? Is God the source of… Read More »
If one word could be used to define Christianity, that word would have to be grace. Understanding the operation of grace leads to the wisdom and will of God. God’s will is manifested from a throne of grace. His grace reigns through righteousness (Rom 5:21). The Power of Grace For the Christian, God’s grace is all that God has… Read More »
What is salvation? How does the Father redeem lost sinners who have no hope? Do believers today understand grace salvation? Can we show the light of His gospel to a dark and dying world? Christians must know who we are and what we have in Christ to function as His ambassador to the world. Growing in the grace… Read More »
The Impact of the World on the Church The world is rapidly descending into chaos. How did we get here? How is Satan able to deceive almost everyone, including the church and many of the elect? What is the plan of the Angel of Light for his domination of the world and the church? The Enmity Between the… Read More »
The Solution to Death, Sorrow, and Suffering Hope in today’s world means “I wish for something to happen, and maybe it will and maybe it won’t.” How can hope be an effective antidote to fears about things and events that are part of the very fabric of life? These ever-present dangers to the peace of life are experiences… Read More »
