There is a kind of Christian teaching out there that promotes the idea Christians must not suffer. That's a lie. A blatant lie! Christians suffer. Acts 14:22 says through much suffering we must enter the kingdom of God. We are no different from people who are persecuted and some even killed for their faith. Contrary to … Continue reading Suffering Is Biblical
Pleasing God In A Self Pleasing World
The chief end--purpose, reason of existence -- of man is to glorify self and enjoy self forever"...That of course is wrong, an adulteration by myself of the original "The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever". The adulteration however, is on purpose to sum up our self-obsessed generation. We live … Continue reading Pleasing God In A Self Pleasing World
Salvation By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing;it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (Eph.2:8-9 ESV). This text captures a fundamental truth of Christianity. We are saved by grace through faith. Good works doesn't save. Morality doesn't save. … Continue reading Salvation By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
It is a very common mistake people who are new to Calvinism often make. They usually assume the five points of Calvinism, which is often referred to as the Doctrines of Grace, are harsh truths that Christians are to be wary of and should be avoided as much as possible or dispensed with entirely since … Continue reading Book Review: Evangelistic Calvinism: Why The Doctrines of Grace are Good News
Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible Part 2
Yesterday, I treated four points in relation to the topic. As a recap, I listed four points 1: A Desire to Study. 2: Make The Time To Study. 3: Have A Plan To Study: Study Systematically. 4: Keep Notes. I present the concluding four today. 5: Memorize/Meditate on The Word Desire and studying Scriptures alone … Continue reading Regaining Lost Passion For The Bible Part 2
Grace and Truth 