A couple of weeks ago, I was searching online for the meaning of a Greek word and ran across a blog with an article saying that it is not necessary to continue believing to be saved. The author said that the Greek word used for “believe” does not mean that, and that only a moment […]
Category: salvation
The Obituary
On January 16, 2017, I read an obituary that a woman with bone marrow cancer wrote for herself before she died, to which her family added many details. It was terribly sad. Not only that she died, but that she and her family wanted to have one last say in corrupting the world with her […]
The Gospel
I recently learned that someone I knew as a child (but have not seen since then) has late stage, terminal cancer. I was unsure of whether or not this person has received the free gift of salvation, and so I wrote them a letter. Here is the portion of it that explains the gospel: God […]
Walk by Faith Not Sight (Or No Longer Blind?)
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are […]
Our Lady of Fatima?
A dear (but misguided) relative of mine shared a post today about “Our Lady of Fatima,” and so I would like to share my response to him here: This may all seem very wholesome to many at first glance, but we can know that the message at Fatima was not from God based on its […]
What Kind of Faith? (or “Let No One Deceive You”)
Question: Does your faith reassure you that even though you slip many times and “get dirty” the “pristine white robe” that was provided to you by Jesus when you believed on Him for salvation, He will forgive you and wash you clean again every time you ask Him (1John 1:7-10, Rev. 22:14); or does it […]
A Willing Heart
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also. 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 God doesn’t forcefully take anything from us in this age of grace. That would be […]
Your Team
As I write, baseball and softball seasons are in full swing. Earlier, people picked the members to play on their teams, put in countless hours of practice, and so on. Perhaps some who previously played for one team are now playing for another. Things change constantly in this world, including in sports, so we never […]
Robots
I always say that if God wanted robots, He would have made them–but He didn’t. He gave us free will–which we LOVE when we are getting our way and HATE when others are getting their way that negatively affects us. But another thought about robots is this: How could a robot possibly be made in […]
Time to Wake Up!
There often seem to be two camps among professed believers in regard to repentance, and they are opposite extremes. One side says that we must work for salvation, or if not, that work is still required to keep it. The other side says that we don’t work for salvation and neither is anything else required […]