Salvation
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Why Rejecting Any Particular Truth of Scripture is Ruinous for Overall Spiritual Health
Have you ever had a friend who lied to you? A spouse…or a boss…an employee, or a fellow employee? Probably you have. Maybe you have even been that person. As James says, “…we all stumble in many ways…” (James 3:2 ESV) Anyway, when it happens, and you discover it, one thing is sure to follow Continue reading
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The Difference Between the Saved and Unsaved
I know a man who has recently been released from prison. Understandably, his life is in a sad state of affairs. However, he does have something going for him – he is being ministered to by a number of Christians. These brothers and sisters are providing for him, driving him places, etc. But still, he Continue reading
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Thanking God for the CERTAINTY of Eternal Life
Some ideas blow your world apart, and 33 years ago, I heard such an idea when I was at West Point on bivouac. Bob Maruna, an upper class cadet, stopped by my tent and told me I could know whether I was going to heaven. I had never heard such a thing before, but it is Continue reading
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How To Recognize Love
On January 13th, 1982, Air Florida flight 90 took off from Washington National Airport (now Reagan National) bound for Fort Lauderdale. 30 seconds after taking off, the aircraft struck the 14th Street bridge and careened into the Potomac. Of the 79 souls on board, only 5 survived. And of those who died, the one who Continue reading
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Can A Christian Lose His Salvation?
One of the great arguments for the idea that a true Christian can stop being a Christian or lose their salvation (a.k.a. classic Arminianism – “I chose Christ, so I can reject Him too”) is found in Hebrews chapter 6, where we read… For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, Continue reading
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Calling Down Fire From Heaven on Sinners?
Jesus’ disciples often look like oafs. And this is one of the marks of New Testament authenticity. After all, these often foolish looking men were the leaders of the early church that produced the New Testament documents. We only have to imagine Mohammed being portrayed in a similar way in the Koran. Though I’m not a great student Continue reading
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Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven?
It’s a wonder that any Christians ever run for President. There are just too many things that they need to be honest about and that therefore would seem to disqualify them in a pluralistic culture like ours. And the big religious question that trips up politicians at the national level is this: “Do you believe that Jesus is Continue reading
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