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Many have been deceived into believing that grace by definition excludes obedience. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Based upon a misunderstanding of Ephesians 2:8, some argue that “faith” is a gift from God, and that it is not, therefore, a condition of salvation. This theory is the offspring of Calvinism. This week’s question explores this issue.
Here are several important references to the church at Ephesus.
Romans 5:1-2 is a beautiful text, so filled with meaning. Unfortunately, it has been terribly misunderstood by many. Study this sacred passage with us.
The term "grace" occurs about 155 times in the New Testament. The word relates to the Greek term chairo, meaning "to rejoice," and grace itself comes to mean favor, gratification, or gratitude -- depending on the context. The New Testament emphasizes that salvation is the result of God's grace (E...
Those who teach that salvation is solely by faith, without further acts of obedience, have a difficult time reconciling Paul with himself. Study this matter with us.
Grace is one of the most thrilling terms in scripture. It is a tragedy of no small magnitude that it is so perverted by the religious world. What does the Bible really teach about the amazing favor of God?
A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.
The account of Israel’s conquest of Jericho shows that grace may be conditional.
How does one account for some of those “hard sayings” in the Scriptures?
The book of Romans is magnificent in that it reveals so many aspects of the “righteousness of God” (1:16-17).
Words are vehicles of communication. Since it is the case that “words” can lead either to salvation or to condemnation, it is important that Christians craft a vocabulary that expresses biblical ideas in their purest form. Study this issue with us in this month’s Feature.
Does your definition of faith match the Bible definition?
Many believe that a Christian can never be lost. But what does the Bible say?
Throughout God’s word, the responsibility of mankind to make a choice between serving God and Satan is clearly set forth.
Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.
The Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God, and by its words spiritual life is obtained. No person who is really interested in the eternal welfare of his soul can afford to neglect a careful study of the words of sacred Scripture.
The term “sanctification” is used rather loosely in the community of “Christendom.” What does the Bible really teach about this important theme?
Some Christians have never graduated out of biblical kindergarten.
Every one uses the principles of “logic,” whether aware of it or not. Humans cannot function without some logical skill. When it comes to religion, however, many fling “logic” to the wind. No where is this more apparent that in considering the plan of divine salvation.
