“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved” (Jer. 8:20). He is called the weeping prophet. He wept because he lived in a time of national […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Theology
The Shifting Paradigms of the Gospel
Students of Church history know there are cultural and theological paradigms, or models of thought that change over the centuries. Attention is drawn to three. There is the paradigm of Salvation. […]
Miscellaneous
Why Not Come to Jesus Now?
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people” (Matt. […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Christian Living, Church, Church history, Faith, Jesus, Theology
The Plight of Man and the Power of God
“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ […]
Miscellaneous
Why the Indian Loved Jesus
During the colonial time period, an English traveler came to America and discovered a convert to Christ among the Indians. He was astounded and asked bluntly, “ What is the reason […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Christ, Politics, Christian Living, Jesus
The Seven Stages of Salvation
“By grace are ye saved…” — Ephesians 2:5 Salvation is the most important issue that thinking people will ever face. “For what is a man profited if he shall gain the […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Heaven, Jesus, Jesus
How to Have Assurance of Salvation
The study of Titus presents two words that are worthy of careful consideration. The first word is the word elect, in Titus 1:1. “Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Christian Living, Church, Culture & Society, Election, Faith
The Problem with Modern Evangelism
“Accepting Christ” “For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect” (Matt. […]
Culture & Society, Faith
Four Signs of Salvation
In John 3:2 the Bible records the story of a man named Nicodemus. “The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Calvinism, Church, Faith, Theology
How Can a Person Know If they are Among the Elect of God?
Election: A Lovely Doctrine of God’s Grace and Mercy Though many people emotionally hate and vigorously oppose the doctrine of election, it is a Biblical truth plainly set forth in Scripture. […]
Apologetics, Biblical Doctrines, Christian Living, Culture & Society, Faith
What Does It Mean to be Born Again?
“There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou […]
Apologetics, Church, Church history, Culture & Society, Faith, Salvation & Justification, Sin & Repentance
Are You Aware of Your True Spiritual State?
Salvation is Based on Divine Revelation, Not a Decision “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received […]