Predestination
Are some people predestinated to be saved while others are predestinated to be lost? If this true, would it make any difference for one to do right if he is predestinated to be lost? Predestination is definitely a Bible topic, but not in the way which espouses that every individual has been handpicked by God […]
Moving Away From the Manger
Many of us are well aware of the difficulties surrounding celebrating December 25th as the birth of Christ. First, the Bible never specifically mentions December 25th as the birthday of Jesus. Second, December 25th is first referenced as Jesus’ birthday in the 4th century. Third, there is no consistency because Catholics celebrate December 25th, while […]
The Doctrine of Baptism
Baptism is a doctrine that permeates the New Testament. Some form of the word “baptism” is found 99 times in the New Testament. Yet, few aspects of the gospel are more misunderstood and misrepresented than baptism. A cursory examination of different religious groups will prove this point. The “religious” world would have us believe that […]
Nadab and Abihu
“And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not. And there went out fire from the Lord and devoured them, and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said unto […]
Resurrections
While miracles in the Bible took many forms, including power over disease and nature, the most stupendous of them all was the miracle of raising people from the dead. Even when Jesus sent out His twelve disciples, He made sure that they could raise the dead. Matthew 10:7-8 says, “And as ye go, preach, saying, […]
The Gentiles and the Law of Conscience
Romans 1 had established that the Gentiles are in sin and need salvation. The point of chapter 2 is to show that the Jews likewise are in sin and need salvation just like the Gentiles. The point of Romans 2:12-16 is an amplification of the point in v. 11, that is, God is no respecter […]
ISIS and Tragedy
In August 2017, ISIS supporters (Muslims) took to social media to celebrate Hurricane Harvey and Irma, which struck the United States, doing extensive and expensive damage. They claimed the “Crusaders” deserved the punishment. The pro-ISIS Facebook page The Monotheist Page shared the Media Studies Center page, which confirmed that Hurricane Irma would make landfall in […]
Your Choice of Grace
Speaking comprehensively of salvation in Jesus Christ, Paul wrote, “… just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him …” (Ephesians 1:4). God did this because of His great love or grace (1 John 4:9). If we ask the classic questions, […]
Inattendance Hurts!
Members are mistaken when they say, “It doesn’t hurt for me to stay away from the assemblies of the church.” But it does hurt — more than you realize. It hurts you — it deprives you spiritually of the food you need to be in good “health.” It hurts you because you have disobeyed one […]
The Kingdom: The Church and Heaven
The kingdom was a major part of Jesus’s communications with His apostles during the 40 days after His resurrection, prior to His ascension to heaven. He spoke with them of “the things concerning the kingdom” (Acts 1:3). Philip preached to the Samaritans things concerning the kingdom (Acts 8:12). Barnabas and Paul warned disciples that through […]
