While pressing toward the goal involves definite actions, it begins with our minds. If we are to finish the spiritual course that we are on, we must first be determined to do so. Pressing toward the goal demands a strong and healthy spiritual mindset. Paul delivers one of the great teachings on the importance of […]
Even after Paul had accomplished more than most for the cause of Christ, he still felt there was much more for him to do. He had room for growth in his life and he fully planned to do something about it. Philippians 3:12–14 (ESV) 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already […]
This is what friends sometimes say to each other when they go their separate ways and are not quite sure when they will be in each other’s company again. Sadly, there are many members of the body of Christ who we could say that to when they leave worship services. This should not be the […]
Premillennialism is the doctrine that teaches the return of Christ to earth to set up an earthly, theocratic kingdom in which He will reign for a thousand years, sitting on the throne of David. The many facets of premillennialism are complex and sometimes hard to follow. Their most popular doctrines center around a supposed rapture […]
Is baptism necessary for salvation? The Bible’s answer is yes. Peter could not have been clearer when he wrote about it in his first epistle. 1 Peter 3:21 (ESV) 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a […]
So far this week, we have seen that a person must hear the Word of God, believe in Jesus, and repent of his sins to be saved, but there is more. After repenting, a person must be willing to confess Christ. We are not specifically told why this is necessary but probably to demonstrate that […]
The third action that must be taken by one who wants to become a Christian is to repent of his or her sins. This is extremely important. All the faith in the world will not help a person who refuses to repent. Jesus Himself spoke of the importance of this. Luke 13:3–5 (ESV) 3 No, […]
In last night’s blog, I emphasized the importance of hearing the message about Jesus Christ. While that is the first step in being saved, it is not nearly enough. One must accept the truth about Jesus to become a child of God. Without believing in Jesus there is no hope of eternal life. John 8:24 […]
The salvation of our souls is only possible because of the grace of God. The Bible makes this abundantly clear. Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9not a result of works, so that no one […]
Article by Jimmy Fields Patience: The ability to endure challenges or delays without becoming upset, staying calm, and enduring uncomplainingly various forms of suffering, wrongs, and evils with which we meet. Tolerance: The ability or willingness to tolerate something, particularly the existence of opinions or behavior with which one does not necessarily agree. Let us […]