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The term “sanctification” is used rather loosely in the community of “Christendom.” What does the Bible really teach about this important theme?
Jesus Christ is the most renowned person of human history? That being true, why are there so many false ideas circulating about him? Because people have biases and they “reinvent” a “Jesus” after their own presuppositions. In this article we review some of the bizarre theories.
The term “last” is applied to several different things in the New Testament. There are valuable lessons for you to think about embedded in these descriptions.
Was Jesus absolutely sinless? What does the evidence actually reveal? If he was sinless, was this necessary in the divine scheme of things? If so, why?
This profile of the Ephesian church serves as an example for our learning.
Jesus once declared, “Salvation is from the Jews.” What did he mean?
The book of Hebrews is a marvelous treatise revealing the superiority of Christ and his New Covenant system over that of the preparatory Mosaic regime. The first chapter presents some fascinating portraits of the Lord Jesus.
The Scriptures speak of the “common” faith and the “common” salvation. Does this term allow for the divergent views and practices in today’s world of “Christendom”? Does it permit various modes of “salvation”?
The term “worldly” is not uncommon in our language. But what does the word really signify?
Benedict XVI, the current “pope” of the Roman Catholic Church, recently ignited a firestorm of controversy by reaffirming the oft-made church claim that salvation is found exclusively in the Roman Church.
There are many wonderful truths regarding God upon which the sincere soul should meditate. In this article we consider but three. Reflect upon these with us.
Does the privilege of prayer apply equally to every one? Are there limitations on objectives for which one may pray? Are there conditions regulating the effectiveness of prayer? Let us reflect upon these challenging questions.
Study with us the thrilling text in 2 Corinthians, regarding Paul’s spectacular journey into Paradise.
In the final book of the Old Testament there is a stunning prophecy that deals with the mission of John the Baptizer and the Lord Jesus—who was the object of John’s preparatory work. A study of this text pays rich dividends.
In 1 Corinthians, chapter 2, Paul speaks of those “things” which God has prepared for them who love him. Let us contemplate this thrilling context and some of the truths it teaches.
Psalm 69 provides comfort to those passing through difficult times.
Why does the Catholic Church place such great emphasis upon Mary, the mother of Christ? Is this proper?
This and numerous other New Testament verses establish the fact that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person.
Christ taught much about sin, and we would profit from a humble reflection on some of the sayings of Jesus about sin.