Posts with the tag: repentance
Was Mighty SAMSON “Ungodly”?
Samson was called by the LORD before his mother even conceived to “begin the deliverance of Israel from the hands of the Philistines” (Judges 13:3-5). He led Israel for 20 years after 20 years of oppression by the Philistines (15:20), not as a king, but as a ‘judge’ in the sense of a fierce warrior […]
Can a Christian Be Perfect?
While every spiritually-reborn believer is “made complete in Christ” (Colossians 2:10), there’s no such thing as a perfect Christian in this fallen world, not in a practical sense. The Bible says point blank that every believer misses it now & then no matter how spiritually mature s/he may be: 8If we claim to be […]
How to Keep Yourself BLAMELESS (While Not Being SINLESS)
The apostle Paul prayed that the Philippian believers would be blameless and encouraged it: And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of […]
Why the BREASTPLATE of Righteousness Is So Vital
Do you feel you’re too sinful to serve God? Do you struggle with a sense of unworthiness that hinders your communion with the Lord (that is, your prayer life)? Do you think you’re too unrighteous to fulfill God’s call on your life? The LORD has provided a piece of spiritual armor to set you […]
Handling Personal Offenses vs. Handling Criminal Acts
There’s a huge difference between dealing with personal offenses as opposed to dealing with severe criminal acts. The former is a matter of peace between people in the Church, as well as society (relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), whereas the latter is a matter of acquiring justice and protecting the populace from wicked thugs.
Why did Christ decline to give “Signs on Demand”?
Matthew’s parallel account reveals that these “others” were the Pharisees and teachers of the law (Matthew 12:38). Apparently exorcising an evil spirit wasn’t good enough for them; they wanted a miraculous sign of cosmological scope, like the rearranging of the stars.
What Is “BACKSLIDING”?
You’ll notice that God said “they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts.” So this is a commentary on the condition of the hearts of these particular Israelites and doesn’t mean that every person’s heart on earth is evil, which is a myth often heard in sermons.
FAITH — What Is It? Why Is It Important? How Does It Grow?
Faith is so important because it’s impossible to please God without it. What exactly is faith?
GRACE — What Is God’s Grace? How Do You Receive It? How Do You Grow In It?
What does ‘grace’ mean? How do you receive God’s grace (favor)? How do you grow in it, as the bible instructs us to do? Is God’s grace unconditional?
Forgiveness—Should You Forgive EVERYONE for EVERYTHING ALL of the Time?
Should Christians Forgive EVERYONE for EVERYTHING ALL of the Time, no conditions whatsoever, as is often taught? What’s the Bible teach?
Once Saved Always Saved? — Answering the Best Arguments
The Bible supports the doctrine of eternal security 100%, but it does NOT support the doctrine of UNCONDITIONAL eternal security. This article explains.
The Six Basic Doctrines of Christianity
The SIX BASIC DOCTRINES of Christianity are: Repentance, Faith, Baptisms, Laying on of Hands, Resurrections and Eternal Judgment (Hebrews 6:1-2).
Holiness — A Fresh Look
What does the Bible say about holiness? This article will help you better understand this important topic and clear up some misconceptions.