Salvation by Grace
Man is saved by the grace of God. The scriptures plainly state, “For by grace are ye saved …” (Ephesians 2:8). Grace is “the idea of kindness which bestows on one what he has not deserved” (Thayer’s Greek English Lexicon). Hence, man is saved by the kindness of God; man does not merit salvation through […]
The Babylonian Exile #1
Likely no event in Jewish history was more momentous than the Babylonian exile. There are many “high-water marks” in Israel’s history: her bondage in Egypt, Moses’ contest with Pharaoh, the institution of the Passover, and her trek from the nation which had enslaved her, Moses receiving, then giving the Law and priesthood with a pattern […]
You Must Be Baptized to Be Saved
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19). “He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mk. 16:16). “Repent, and let every one of you […]
