How Do You Worship “in Spirit and in Truth”?
“In spirit and in truth” is said in the middle of Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well. This woman was a Samaritan and Jesus was telling her the story of her life. I am not sure of the reason, but the woman may have been looking to divert some of the pressure of […]
The Prophecy of an Unnamed Prophet
What God says He has done. What God promises He will do. God words are true. Let us study a prophecy made by a young, unnamed prophet in the early days of the divided kingdom. When Solomon died, Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, led a revolt against Rehoboam, Solomon’s son and heir. Ten of the […]
Essentials to Conversion: Baptism
When a man hears the word of God and develops faith, he must go on to confess Christ and repent of his sins (Romans 10:9-17; Acts 3:19). Many people say that is all that is necessary to be converted, to become a child of God. However, the Bible declares there is yet another thing to […]
Essentials to Conversion: Confession
Previously we have noted that both hearing and faith are essential to salvation. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Without believing in Jesus, a man will die in his sins (John 8:24). However, hearing God’s word and having a belief is not the only thing essential […]
Essentials to Conversion: Repentance
Hearing, faith, and confession are necessary to salvation (Romans 10:9-17). Repentance is no less necessary. Peter told sinners in the first century to “Repent … 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). If we were in the […]
Essentials to Conversion: Faith
Our last post pointed out that one must hear the word of God before he can be converted to the Lord. Next, the Bible says one must have faith, which only comes by hearing. Note what Paul said, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). When the […]
Essentials to Conversion: Hearing the Word
There are those who say for a man to be saved he must be acted upon by the Holy Spirit, Who bestows faith. However, the Bible teaches one must hear the gospel of Christ in order to develop faith. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). This […]
The Peace of God
Most people enjoy peace in their lives. Turmoil is avoided, if possible. People go on vacations, go to spas, watch movies and read books in search of peace. However, few people find true peace. There is a peace that only God can provide. It is not peace like that of the world, temporary and shallow. […]
Top Ten Mistakes Parents Make With Teens
It might be difficult for some parents to read through, but here’s a top ten list that I’ve been wanting to write for a while. What are the worst mistakes parents who are Christians make with their teens? Expecting your teen to have a devotion to God that you do not have. You are teaching […]
The Prophecy of Genesis 15
God’s promise and prophecy to Abraham found in Genesis 15:13-16 is astonishing. To Abraham, who at the time of his vision had no offspring, God had promised that his descendants would multiply to the extent that they would number as the stars in the heavens. He promised Abraham that the land of Canaan — in […]
