Death is feared by almost all. Whether one is thinking about his own death or contemplating the death of someone to whom he is close, the thought of death is usually negative. To be sure, death is one of our Lord’s enemies. It is the last enemy He will conquer. 1 Corinthians 15:25-26 (ESV) 25 […]
In Romans four, Paul emphasizes that Abraham was not justified by works. Romans 4:1-4 (ESV) 1 What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture […]
God once warned his people not to follow a multitude to do evil (Exodus 23:2). This admonition would certainly apply to the practices of the social gospel. The social gospel is the practice of mixing the gospel with fun and frolic, entertainment and recreation, and other social attractions to better draw people to Christ. Today, […]
Psalms 139 emphasizes the omniscience of God. His knowledge is unsearchable, and it includes knowing all about every one of us. Psalm 139:1-3 (ESV) 1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search […]
Man has always had questions about life after death. Scientists, philosophers, and scholars have all attempted to answer the question, “If a man dies, shall he live again?” People, both young and old, have pondered the question of what happens after death. Well, the answer can be easily found if one is willing to consider […]
There have always been false prophets in the world. The most dangerous ones are those who attempt to come in among us secretly. 2 Peter 2:1-2 (ESV) But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master […]
Prayer is a very special privilege reserved only for those who are God’s children. To take full advantage of this wonderful blessing, we must learn to pray correctly. Fortunately for us, we have the greatest authority on prayer to teach us how to do it right. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us […]
Why is humility so critical to being a good Christian? It is because no matter how strong we think we are, spiritually speaking, there is weakness in us all. The flesh is weak. How do I know this? Matthew 26:41 (ESV) 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed […]
Regardless of what we do in life or how hard and rigorously we serve God; regardless of how many good works we amass, we cannot earn our way to heaven. If there is something that we can all agree on, it is that we are saved by grace. As a result, we have no right […]
One of the biggest obstacles to reaching our full potential in Christ is inconsistency. Too many Christians only serve God part-time. To be faithful disciples of Christ and please God regularly, we must discipline ourselves to remain steadfast. Psalm 119:20 (ESV) 20 My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. Being […]