“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.” (Heb 10:26, 27). Exactly what is the writer saying here? To whom is he referring? What does he … [Read more…]
In a recent conversation concerning eyeglasses the subject of “transition lenses” was mentioned. I’m sure you are familiar with both the term and the eyeglasses to which it applies. As the light gets brighter these lenses automatically darken to compensate for the glare. In other words, they make a “transition” from being glasses to being … [Read more…]
There are at least ten different passages in the New Testament which state that people are saved by “something,” in spite of the fact that so many people in the world today make the broad statement that we are “saved by faith – only” or “saved by grace – only.” I have also found at … [Read more…]
Very often I hear or read of someone saying to those who are going through a difficult time, “Don’t worry. God has a plan for you. He will take care of you.” While the thoughts and intents behind such a statement are both true and comforting it seems that the scripture used to promote such … [Read more…]
Occasionally I hear someone make the statement, “Saul was saved on the road to Damascus.” When I hear that statement I always wonder, does that person know what they just said? Perhaps they fail to understand what salvation is? Maybe they are just a bit confused? But all too often it is the case that … [Read more…]