Is the World Getting Darker? Our lives are so short and our experience so limited that we are not in a good position to answer the question. In my life and experience it seems to me that sin has grown in boldness and prevalence. It seems to me that things are getting worse. Faith … Read more
Are You Religious? If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. James 1:26-27
Salt is Good; But… Jesus said: “Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” This was a concluding statement in a discussion of what it means to be a disciple. Actually, Jesus emphasizes who cannot be His disciple. Being a follower of Jesus means a change of life and character. … Read more
Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when … Read more
Does it matter what churches do and teach? Religious separation and division, even within “Christianity” flourishes. People are encouraged to choose a church that suits their preference. What we are learning from all of this: Acceptance of all this variety is teaching us that what the church does and teaches does not matter. Is … Read more
What I am capable of when I become a new man in Christ? Colossians 3 teaches people to seek things that are above and not the things that are on the earth. We need to put off anger, wrath, malice, and blasphemy. Putting on the new man means putting on tender mercies, kindness, humility, … Read more
Who do YOU think is going to heaven? I have been asked this question several times. I am not in a position to answer it but I know who can. Jesus can answer the question. Jesus answers the question for us in clear, simple words. I will share them with you: “Not everyone who says … Read more
Once a Person is Saved, Can He be Lost? Regardless of how I feel about this question, I must let the word of God answer it. There are many passages to choose from which address the question. I will direct your attention to one of them: Hebrews 6:1-12. Please read the entire paragraph. In fact, the whole … Read more
God Requires According to Your Ability We look at others and wonder how we could ever meet God’s expectations. We think we could never do/be like them. That fear can be paralyzing and cause us to be lost! Read the parable in Matthew 25:14-30. Jesus presents a parable on responsibility to the Lord. Three men of … Read more
Do you want to study the Bible but don’t know who to trust? The Bible is so full of warnings about false teaching and the misuse of scripture that uninformed people may not know who to trust or where to start when seeking better knowledge of the Bible. Your security is in the Bible … Read more
