You Can Understand the Bible
Some people have the idea that the Bible cannot be understood. Perhaps they have been told this by “clergy” who say they are the ones who can understand and guide all others. It may be some say they cannot understand the Bible because they have begun by reading difficult parts, such as Revelation or the […]
You Must Confess to Be Saved
The Holy Spirit revealed, “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:9-10). Hence, belief in Christ alone is […]
“Let Us Alone”
In Luke 4:34, Jesus came down to Capernaum and there was a man in the synagogue possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, “Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Does art thou come to destroy us? I know thee […]
You Must Repent or Perish
Peter told Jews who were guilty of killing Christ, “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). To have your sins blotted out is the same as receiving salvation from the Lord. Thus, repentance is essential […]
Life and Liberty in the Lord
The Bible promises both life and liberty in the Lord Jesus Christ. Many people are told about these but in a perverted way. Hence, they have a perverted concept. They are told that life is given upon the basis of faith alone and it can never be revoked, no matter the actions of the individual. […]
You Must Believe to Be Saved
Belief is essential to salvation (Eph. 2:8). Without it, one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). However, one cannot believe anything and be saved. Some belief in another Jesus or another gospel (2 Cor. 11:4; Gal. 1:67). We must believe in Jesus and His word (Jn. 8:24; Mk. 8:38). Biblical belief is not simply a mental […]
Are Christians Narrow-Minded?
Society has a strong tendency to label anyone who believes a conservative viewpoint as “narrow-minded.” This is especially true in matters of religion. The definition of being “narrow-minded” is “lacking tolerance or breadth of view.” Is it narrow-minded to believe that Christians only will be saved? Is there no hope for those in other religions? […]
The Word of the Lord Is Vital
Most churches emphasize to their members the necessity of bringing their Bibles to the worship assemblies. They do this because they believe the word is vital. But why? There are five simple reasons. First, the Bible is vital to our salvation. Every preacher standing in front of a crowd proclaiming what to do to be […]
Daniel and the Destruction of Jerusalem
One of the most fascinating, yet difficult prophecies to understand and explain, is the vision revealed to Daniel by the angel Gabriel which concerned the ultimate end of the holy city, Jerusalem. Found in Daniel 9, the prophecy designated 70 weeks “to finish transgression, to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for […]
You Must Hear to Believe
In discussing the necessity of belief and confession, Paul says, “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” (Rom. 10:14). Just three verses later Paul said, “So then faith […]
