Consequences of Unbelief
“For if ye believe not that I am He, ye shall die in your sins” (John 8:24). While it is abundantly clear that “faith alone” will not save, it is just as certain that without faith we cannot be saved. What if one refuses to believe? What shall be the consequences of such a decision? […]
Doors of Opportunity
There are several open doors mentioned in the New Testament. Paul said that before he came to the Corinthians by way of Macedonia, he would stay in Ephesus, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries” (1 Corinthians 16:9). In 2 Corinthians 2:12, he proclaimed that he came […]
Understanding Salvation
Where do I stand in my relationship with God? If someone were to ask me, could I give them a clear answer, or would the answer be shrouded in mystery? Sadly, a large majority of people are fully convinced that one cannot know or understand whether God will save them or not. More than that, […]
When Was Cornelius Saved?
There is so much confusion regarding the Holy Spirit among religious people. The best approach anyone can take is to go back to the Bible and see what it says. Cornelius will help us to better understand the work of the Holy Spirit. Several important details are given about the Samaritans in Acts 8:12-17. Notice […]
A Familiar Salvation
When considering the book of Acts, one of the most well-known events discussed is the sermon in chapter two brought by the Apostle Peter. This sermon is more than noteworthy due to it being the first gospel sermon in the New Testament, and from that one sermon, 3,000 people were saved! However, there is another […]
Bible Words
I am reminded often of how many times visitors to our assemblies if they do not have a grounding in the scriptures, hear words that are foreign to them. If we do not explain them, it leaves a full understanding of the gospel out of reach to far too many people. The following are several […]
Truths About Calvary
Christ said, “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me” (John 12:32). He spoke these words about Calvary a few days before His crucifixion, and there are three important truths to be noted from the verse. The Requirement of Calvary “If I am lifted up from the […]
When Is Our Day of Atonement?
Founded in Leviticus 16, we read about a special event that takes place on the tenth day of the seventh month. This was known as the Day of Atonement. The people were directly commanded to keep this day, and the priests were given very strict steps to follow on how worship will be carried out. […]
“We Shall Be Saved”
Isaiah 64:5 says, “Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.” Israel had sinned before God and He was angry with them. This was not emotional anger, but righteous, judicial anger. […]
Making the Blind to See
In Luke 18:35-43, as Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem before being put to death, a “certain” blind man was healed. The parallel passage beginning in Mark 10:46 identifies this man as Bartimaeus. The parallel passage beginning in Matthew 20:29 states that there were two blind beggars who called out to Jesus. The fact […]