Being a Christian is both a privilege and a responsibility (Hebrews 10:19-25). Let’s observe some of the inspired thoughts of the Hebrews writer in this text. Privileges “Having therefore, brethren…” (ver. 19). When one obeys the gospel of Christ, he becomes a part of the greatest family in the world. A family that has God […]
The importance of walking in the light is clearly seen in 1 John 1:5-7. 1 John 1:5–7 (ESV) 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we […]
Twice, when writing to Christians, Paul reminded them that they were “called to be saints” (Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2). This is true of all of us who are Christians. We have all been called by the gospel of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 (ESV) 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that […]
This blog’s title is a saying often used to describe justification. It is not a lexiconic definition of the word, but it sums it up well. Justification is a forensic term meaning to be acquitted in heaven’s court. When we are justified, we are declared “not guilty” by God. It is the most blessed condition […]
Pride is an emotion that God simply will not tolerate among His people. It is the consistent teaching of God’s Word that He hates arrogance. Psalm 101:5 (NASB 95) 5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure. When the […]
Do you ever waste time? The answer, of course, is yes. I know that because we all waste time occasionally. What we must avoid is making a habit of wasting time. Suppose most of your time is spent productively and wisely. In that case, your “downtime,” when you are just relaxing in whatever way you […]
Our country is getting more immodest all the time. Men are just as guilty as women these days, still, it amazes me what many women are wearing. Skirts or shorts are worn that, not only do not cover the entirety of the thigh but do not cover any of the thigh at all. The question, […]
James tells us that the Word of God can save our souls (James 1:21). Paul tells us the same thing (1 Corinthians 15:1-2). We are not surprised then when Paul refers to the Word of truth as the gospel of salvation (Ephesians 1:13). The Word of God has the power to save. There are not […]
That we are saved by grace is undeniable. It is one of the great themes of the New Testament. 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 may […]
Martin Luther was the progenitor of the sixteenth-century Reformation Movement. We are not surprised that his theological thinking became the core belief and doctrine of most Reformation churches. What did Martin Luther believe regarding faith and justification? Here are a couple of quotes from him. “It is faith—without good works and prior to good works—that […]