“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:3, 4). Anyone who listens to talk radio, or the major … Continue reading On the Third Day, Jesus Arose
Faith on Trial
“Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. 4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. 5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he … Continue reading Faith on Trial
The Love of God and 1 Corinthians 13
Because God is love, every Christian must model God’s love. How that is to be done is described in 1 Corinthians 13. Keeping in mind that God’s love is an expression of His essence, the essence of every Christian must express itself in love. If there is any question or confusion as to what biblical … Continue reading The Love of God and 1 Corinthians 13
Let There Be Love, Not Law
Proposition: The secret to spiritual success in the Christian’s life is to embrace, and live by the concept, that it is love, not Law, that frees the soul from the penalty, pain, pollution, and power of sin, thereby enabling the believer to enjoy the love of God, and victory in the Lord Jesus Christ. Observation: … Continue reading Let There Be Love, Not Law
A Presuppositional Sin Associated with the Doctrine of Predestination
It is not uncommon for a non-Christian to react emotionally against the Biblical doctrine of predestination, and assume that they are not numbered among the elect. The question for such a person is this: “Who told you to think that you are not predestined for salvation?” It is a wicked thought, and a presumptuous position … Continue reading A Presuppositional Sin Associated with the Doctrine of Predestination
Sola Fide: The Rallying Cry of the Reformation
The rallying cry of the Reformation was Sola Fide, meaning justification by faith, alone. The challenge for the average Evangelical Christian is to articulate what this means, and here is where the Church should be concerned. Despite being in a local religious assembly for many years, multitudes of professing believers are still at a basic … Continue reading Sola Fide: The Rallying Cry of the Reformation
The Destructive Results of Self-Forgiveness
“Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good?Would you walk with Him within the narrow road?Would you have Him bear your burden, carry all your load?Let Him have His way with thee. His power can make you what you ought to be;His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free;His love … Continue reading The Destructive Results of Self-Forgiveness
