Blessed or Not Blessed?
That is the question! For thousands of years, the Jews attested that one who prospered much in this life was obviously approved by God. This belief held so firmly that even the apostles asked Jesus in John 9:2, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” The association of blessings with […]
Can We Have Confidence in Our Salvation?
Many people who claim to be Christians go through life not sure of their salvation. Is this how God wants His children to view their salvation? Are we to go through life wondering if we have been saved or are we know that we are saved? The apostle Paul was one who knew his relationship […]
The Beneficial Effects of Suffering and Persecution
Acts 3-4 records the beginning of persecutions that Satan brought upon Jerusalem disciples: the imprisonment of two apostles at the hands of the chief rulers and Sadducees. The persecution was mild compared with the increased intensity brethren would suffer, and this beginning was a stark reminder of Jesus’ warning to His apostles: “But take ye […]
