What does the Holy Spirit do in a believer’s life?
There are at least 17 things he does! The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity (1 Jn 5:7) and when you get saved, there are many things that he accomplishes and desires to accomplish in your life. Of course, today, there are many Christians and professing Christians who talk a lot about […]
What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
It’s abominable. Today, there is a lot of attention on homosexuality because of conditions like: Laws allowing same sex marriages, as in Vermont; Denominational churches allowing practicing homosexual members and/or homosexual pastors; Sex education classes in schools teaching “alternative lifestyles”; and Governmental recognition of homosexuals as a “minority” entitled to specific “rights” and the protection […]
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?
It is the judgment for Christian service. Many people believe that there is just one final judgment for mankind. Whoever passes this judgment goes to heaven and whoever fails this judgment goes to hell. Of course, I have found few people who can think of anyone they know that is going to hell. In the […]
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?
It is the judgment of Christians for their service to Jesus Christ. Perhaps one of the greatest doctrinal studies, to encourage a Christian to live right, is the study of the Judgment Seat of Christ. It appears that most Christians believe the only judgment they will ever face is the White Throne Judgment. However, when […]
Vials of God’s Wrath (Part 3) Rev. 16:17-21
The seventh angel pours out his vial into the air and finishes up the plagues of God. This final plague involves a massive, world-wide earthquake and enormous hail. You will notice that the voices, thunders, lightnings and earthquake that accompany the last seal and the last trumpet also accompany this last vial [Revelation 8:1, 5; […]
So, what’s the deal with Lordship salvation?
It is a corruption “from the simplicity that is in Christ,” (2 Cor. 11:3). Lordship salvation is a doctrine that basically says a person cannot be saved by merely believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31). A person must “do” more than that. He must repent of his sins, being truly sorry for them […]
What can we learn about “Lordship salvation” from Abraham?
That “Lordship salvation” is false. Abraham’s salvation is good to examine when discussing Lordship salvation because his imputed righteousness (Gen. 15:6) is mentioned in the New Testament as an example of our salvation. We find his salvation, on the one hand, as a proof of righteousness by faith without works (Rom. 4:3-6). Yet, we find […]
Does a wife still need Jesus if she’s been sanctified by her husband (1 Cor 7:14)?
Yes. This is a very interesting question from 1 Cor 7:12-16. This passage deals with couples who are unequally yoked; that is one spouse is saved and the other is not. 1 Cor 7:14 states that the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by the saved spouse. And since the dictionary definition of “sanctify” is to “make […]
Does divorce disqualify men from being pastors?
No. Before diving into the answer to this question, let’s be clear about one thing. Divorce is a bad deal. When the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce, he told them that it was only allowed because of “the hardness of your hearts,” (Matt 19:1-9). God’s intention was for one man and one woman to marry […]
When did God no longer allow marriage between close relatives?
Shortly before Israel occupied Canaan. After God created Adam and Eve, they had sons and daughters [Gen 5:4]. In order for their children to marry and reproduce, it was necessary for brothers to marry their sisters. People have often asked, “Where did Cain get his wife?” The answer is simple, “He married his sister.” There […]