The believer of the Bible can KNOW about the most important things in life, including the WAY OF SALVATION. A. The first point of salvation is FAITH in Jesus Christ (Jn 3:16, 16:31), but since the demons also believe, it is obvious faith alone cannot save (Jas 2:19; Jn 12:42). B. The second point is
1. God’s plan to save man from his sins consists of Faith, Repentance, Confession and Baptism (Read Mk 16:16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:37. [ ] T [ ] F 2. The last and great commission of Jesus Christ as recorded in Mark 16:15-16 is: “Go into Another gospel writer quoted Jesus with these words in
The nature of man is threefold: body, soul and spirit (I Thes 5:23). BODY. The Greek word is soma. This refers to man’s physical existence (Mt 6:22-23; Jas 3:6). Jesus had a physical body (Heb 10:5; Lk 24:39). God will give us a glorified body in the resurrection (I Cor 15:38,53). The body is distinguished
A “BUCKET LIST” is the popular term for a list of experiences or achievements someone wants to complete or accomplish before he or she dies. Maybe it is a trip to a fabulous foreign place, running a marathon or some other dream or attainment long sought after. Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me,
History records the time and place of the beginning of the various denominations. We are not particularly interested in these, for Jesus said: “Every plant which my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up” (Mt 15:13). Jesus said, “I will build my church” (Mt 16:18). We can identify His church by its date
Zacchaeus was “the wee little man” who climbed a tree so he could see Jesus as he passed by (Lk 19:1-10). He was a rich tax collector, the kind most people hated. But Jesus, during the peek of his public ministry, looked beyond the pressing admirers all around Him and saw this little fellow. Why?
The word in the title is in your Bible, but it is not translated from the original language. All other words are translated into English so their meanings in the original language (Greek) could be understood in our language. But the Greek word baptizo was not translated! The scholars stepped aside from their assigned work
Quite early in Jesus’ ministry a conversation He did hold With Nicodemus who needed instruction, though quite old. He could never see the kingdom of God – its that plain Unless he “of the water and the spirit” be born again. John 3:3-5 Last words of a man are often thought of great significance Especially
Two preachers were in jail singing, still preaching and serving God. Suddenly they were freed! Their jailer, about to commit suicide, cried out: “What must I do to be saved?” A true story (Acts 16:16-40). There are all sorts of answers to his question today. Not “What can I do to be more popular,” or
John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs was first published in 1554. It was reprinted several times before his death in 1587. Many printings have followed since then, relating horrible scenes of suffering and death of those who refused to deny their faith in Jesus Christ. Polycarp is one who “unmoved as if he had suffered nothing, went on cheerfully under the conduct of his guards to the Stadium. The proconsul
