The following points can be made from a reading of Luke’s narrative of Paul’s conversion (Acts 9) and of his own recounting of it (Acts 22,26). (We will refer to the Apostle, even in his pre-conversion state, as Paul rather […]
62 What Does Paul’s Conversion Teach Us? Read More »
This post contains what I think is an interesting, but neglected, feature of remission of sins. Remission of sins is something everyone who comes to Christ desires and something nearly everyone who names the name of Christ claims to have
60 A Minister’s Role Of Remitting Sins Read More »
5.12.21 Every Scripture is inspired (2Timothy 3:16). The Greek word for inspired implies that every Word is God-breathed, or, spoken by God (Matthew 4:4). Therefore, every Scripture has specific divine meaning according to to God’s purpose in saying it. Because
59 Can There Be More Than One Interpretation Of Scripture? Read More »
I had a conversation with a good and longtime friend this morning. I will refer to him as John. As we talked, I felt like the Lord presented another occasion to address baptism in Jesus’ name with him. In
58 Merely Citing The Grace Of God Does Not Remit Sin Read More »
There are four great areas of spiritual vulnerability for people: The second one we will cover is Corruption (moral & spiritual). Human corruption is natural to us due to the Fall of our original parents, Adam and Eve. Our
The first three chapters of Genesis contain more theology than any other portion of Scripture that is of similar size. It reveals a lot about us and God. It also reveals a lot about the devil. One of the
49 Four Inherent Obstacles To Salvation Read More »
Secular history Even from a secular standpoint, the present moment is the product of the history that preceded it. It has unfolded from the dynamic conditions of the past. Therefore, the present is understandable because of its relation to the
46 The Significance Of Christian History Read More »
There are many beliefs about when the Rapture will occur but the three mains ones are 1/ Pre-tribulation 2/ Mid-tribulation 3/ Post-tribulation I have always believed in the pre-trib position. I think it is correct. Naturally, I have studied the
45 Pre-tribulation Rapture Read More »
There are certain theological facts that stand out in Scripture. I have presented what I believe to be the ten most important on the Various Bible Lessons page. It is lesson #12 under the same title as this post. You can
41 The Ten Greatest Theological Facts Read More »
There are three perspectives from which to view Christian salvation. They account for the various theological expressions that were used in the New Testament. Let me explain. 1/ Introduction (Anticipatory) Introduction of salvation occurs when a Christian leads another
35 Three Vantage Points Of Christian Salvation Read More »
Viewing The Reformation In Its Entirety The Reformation was a necessary and important process in Christian theology in the last five hundred years. It began in 1517 A.D. with Martin Luther. It’s important because it was a process God used
32 Viewing The Reformation In Its Entirety Read More »
People can easily get confused by some of the statements of the New Testament that seem to suggest how to be saved. As a result, they may choose a statement that is suitable or preferable to them without properly understanding
23 Summary Expressions Of Salvation Read More »