The Heart of the Gospel - The Church, Bought with Blood: A Testament to Christ's SacrificeI rejoice in my spirit, when I think of the Blood Bought Church. Acts 20:28-31 Church, is not the description of a building, in scripture. It describes "a body of believers" whom gather together in fellowship for the purpose of learning about,... See More »
Why do some churches insist on teaching universal salvation for all, in the end?God, help us understand your truths. Nothing would feel better than to know that no one went to hell, but if we're going to be truthful with ourselves and study the Word of God, we shall see that sadly, not all shall be saved. Many hate God,... See More » (1)
Can you be saved and not baptized? Don't confuse physical baptism, with God's grace-saving salvation.Did Jesus say you have to be baptized, in order to be saved? As Scripture has revealed to us, both John 3:3 and John 3:5 do not say we have to be baptized to be saved. Neither is this command found anywhere else in Scripture. Baptism is an... See More » (1)
You must be very careful whom you call upon in prayer.Is your faithfulness to eternal God, or some active, random force in the universe, which you refer to as your "Higher Power"? There is a huge difference between knowing Almighty God as Supreme Creator of this universe vs. a random higher power.... See More » (2)
How Jesus Fulfilled the Role of MessiahThe belief in the Messiah is a source of hope and promise, a vision of a future perfected world, where justice and peace prevail. If you're really interested in studying God the Father's will, and Jesus and his fulfillment of the scriptures as... See More »
Salvation is a free gift --- it cannot be earned by good works or deeds. Here's why."For It Is by grace that you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast!" Ephesians 2:8-9 Were it not for God's free gift of grace (UN-earned favor from God), NONE... See More » (2)
One of the hardest things for humans to understand, is why so much suffering in this world.For these complex questions, the answers are found in the wisdom of God's own Word. We can best start by discovering God's own character. Nowhere in scripture does it say that Jesus' mission was to remedy every single person's problems in the... See More »
Five Reasons Why Paul Said Physical Baptism Cannot Save One's SoulThe Apostle Paul, strictly emphasized salvation by grace, faith, and Christ alone. Paul taught that physical baptism does not, in itself, save a person's soul. Paul confirms this in Romans: Romans 3:28: “For we hold that one is justified by faith... See More »
