When Lost People Can’t Be Saved
Preachers often say that everyone can be saved. We want people to investigate the claims of scripture, compare it to their lives, and “… rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing […]
The Blood of an Eternal Covenant
“Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus, make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his, sight through Jesus Christ; to whom be […]
Abraham
Abraham was a remarkable man. Abraham was the father of the faithful (Romans 4:16). Although God told Abraham to offer Isaac on an altar, he believed God could raise his son from the dead (Hebrews 11:17-19). The pattern of Isaac and Abraham is seen in us. We sin and God gives us the chance to […]
Secrets of Successful Conversion
Let’s face it. We’ve all seen a sinner who just gets “dunked” before. They may have had the best of intentions, but for multiple reasons, they give up. Were these people successfully converted? Only God knows. In the parable of the sower (Luke 8:11-14), Jesus summarized three reasons why people fall away: 1) the devil […]
Should We Offer an Invitation?
Have you attended a service where an invitation to obey the gospel of Christ was not offered? Was it odd? Sadly, this is becoming more popular. Some are saying it’s “just a tradition.” However, should we stop or change a practice just because it is a “tradition?” First, an invitation extended to the audience at […]
Jesus’ Attitude Toward Baptism
The subject of water baptism is a heavily debated subject in religion. Some people think baptism is not necessary. Some people such as Calvinists say baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace. The person we need to go to on this subject is Christ Himself. What was Jesus’ attitude toward baptism? First, I’d […]
Are There Limits to the Divine Power of God?
There are no limits to God’s power. Despite the fact that some may try to run from Him (like Jonah) or try to hide from Him (like Cain), the divine power of God is not limited to His eyes or physical obstructions. He sees everything, knows everything, and discerns everything. The Syrians, the enemy of […]
Many Sincere People Will Lose Their Souls
Most religious people have the idea that as long as one is sincere, that is enough. Some believe that a sincere Hindu will be lost, but not a sincere Jew. Others think those who sincerely believe in Jesus will be saved, but the sincere Buddhist, Muslim and Jew will be lost. The Bible teaches that […]
In Scriptural Baptism …
The denominational world hotly contests our strict adherence to water baptism for the remission of sins. We do this because it was commanded by our Master in Mark 16:16 (“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned”) and by the apostles in Acts 2:38-39 (“Then Peter […]
“The Lord Will Roar From Zion”
The prophecy of Amos opens by saying, “The Lord roars from Zion, And utters His voice from Jerusalem; The pastures of the shepherds mourn, And the top of Carmel withers” (1:2). A lot has been written and preached about the devil and how he roars (1 Peter 5:8), but seldom have Christians thought about how […]