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Some religious folks assume that this passage teaches that salvation is given upon the basis of faith alone — without additional acts of obedience. This is a tragic mistake.
The Bible knows nothing of an arbitrary divine election separate from human responsibility.
Study with us three important points from this passage.
The commands found in the Bible may be classified in several ways to help our understanding.
In dealing with a contentious element in the Corinthian church, and in anticipation of a visit to this congregation, Paul admonished: “Examine yourselves.” Those who are conscientious regarding their own souls will appropriate this principle to their personal beliefs and practices.
Does Hebrews 2:16 teach that there is no plan of salvation for the angels who fell from God’s favor?
Can man know that God exists? Is humanity the result of divine creation, or merely the consequence of impersonal evolutionary forces?
Why is there so much religious diversity in the world—or even in the community of “Christendom”? Surely such is not the ideal will of God. Let us consider this theme most carefully.
God does not want the proclamation of His word to be characterized by a spirit of fearfulness.
Did the apostle Paul teach that baptism was not necessary for salvation from sins? By no means. Study this passage with us.
This is Paul's last letter before his execution. It was written during his final Roman imprisonment. The epistle summons Timothy to Paul's side. It is intended to help Timothy understand the events unfolding in the imperial city. It contains the apostle's touching farewell charge to his young com...
What is the “kingdom” to which Peter refers in the passage? Study this important topic with us.
The declaration, “The righteous shall live by faith,” is found several times in the Bible. What is the significance of the expression? This essay explores this issue.
Study with us the thrilling text in 2 Corinthians, regarding Paul’s spectacular journey into Paradise.
This book is an appeal to a godly Christian named Gaius, so that this brother might assist certain workers who were laboring on behalf of the Lord. Additionally, it conveys a strong warning concerning a "church bully" named Diotrephes who sought to glorify himself. John promises to deal with this...
Does the New Testament indicate that a time will come when miraculous gifts will be replaced by something better? What could be “more complete” or “unified” than the many differing gifts of the Spirit received by the first Christians?
The first king of Israel’s fall from grace can serve as a warning for us today.
The seemingly tragic separation of Paul and Barnabas is well known to serious Bible students. What was the cause of this breach of work-association? Who was to blame? What might the Christian learn from this episode? Study this case with us.
The New Testament depicts three attitudes/practices relative to “good works.” This makes for a fascinating study.
The family of man is one, and the Bible was right about this issue 2000 years ago!
