A young man once asked Jesus what he had to do to have eternal life. Jesus told him to keep the commandments (Matthew 19:17). He said, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” He did not like our Lord’s response. Jesus said, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess […]
There are some things that we should do all the time. There are too many areas where we are inconsistent as Christians. I know that is a weakness that I am constantly trying to correct in my life. The Bible is full of passages that encourage us to be steadfast (John 15:1-10; 1 Corinthians 15:58). […]
Too many children of God are not careful enough when it comes to their thought life. We must remember that we can displease God by wrongful thinking just like we can by wrongful living. Paul reminds us of the importance of thinking about the proper things. Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are […]
In last night’s blog, I showed that the popular doctrine of our Lord’s personal righteousness being imputed is false. The only thing that is imputed to a person who believes and obeys the gospel is a state of no condemnation (Romans 8:1). Paul, by quoting David, referred to this as the blessed state where lawless […]
The Bible doctrine of the imputation of righteousness is one of the most comforting doctrines found in the Word of God. Sadly, it is also a doctrine that has been twisted to mean something that it does not. Most denominational preachers teach that when a person believes in Christ, our Lord’s personal righteousness is imputed […]
Bible students are very familiar with the story of David and Goliath and the short battle that they had with each other. David easily defeated the Philistine giant. This, no doubt, was a shock to almost everyone, but it came as no surprise to David at all. 1 Samuel 17:46-47 (ESV) 46 This day the […]
We should all give our bodies to God. In the book of Romans, Paul tells us how to do it. Romans 12:1 (ESV) 1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. How should we […]
Godly fear is one of the most important characteristics that we can have. Without it, we will live according to our own will and displease our Maker. With it, we will please God by living a life that is according to His will and, in the end, be blessed. Psalm 115:13 (ESV) 13 He will […]
Most people in the world water down sin. Many sins are even encouraged by the world. Paul never made that mistake. He knew exactly what sin was and what kind of negative impact it had on people. Read how Paul described sin personified. Romans 7:13 (NKJV) 13 Has then what is good become death to […]
The gospel of Christ is the wonderful story of Jesus paying the price for our sins by tasting death for all men (Hebrews 2:9). This story must be preached to the lost if they are to have any chance at salvation. Sadly, this great message concerning Jesus has been perverted by many (2 Corinthians 2:17). […]