Category Archives: Salvation

The Need For Church Discipline

It has been over two years since a story went national concerning a church in Jacksonville, FL exercising Biblical church discipline.  The individual that was being disciplined was upset and decided to take the situation to the local media.  The … Continue reading

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The Truth About Love

I was sitting in church this morning listening to the preacher talk about a verse in the first chapter of Colossians.  He was talking about faith and how love for other Christians is a natural outpouring of true saving faith.  … Continue reading

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Calming The Storm

I was listening to a podcast recently, where R.C. Sproul was discussing the Bible passage where Jesus was asleep in a boat during a raging storm.  I have heard many different lectures, discussions, and sermons on this passage.  I didn’t … Continue reading

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Christians Don’t Celebrate Easter

Christians should not spend time promoting Easter bunnies or eggs.  In fact, Christians should not even refer to this time of year as Easter.  This is a time to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and to celebrate … Continue reading

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The Arrogance of Universalism

Lately I have read about and heard a lot of talk concerning Rob Bell’s new book.  I don’t know what the title is and I will never read it.  Rob Bell has proven himself to be a heretic according to … Continue reading

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Preach the Gospel Always

St. Francis of Assisi has been credited with the quote “Preach the gospel always; when necessary use words.”  This particular saying has been used to justify evangelism without words.  So many times I have talked to professing Christians that will … Continue reading

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True Reason For The Season

Tomorrow is the traditional day the world celebrates Christmas.  Most people here in the United States know that the original reason for celebrating Christmas is the birth of Jesus.  Even though most people know this reason, it has little if … Continue reading

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God vs Jesus

If God is the same yesterday, today and forever then how can the God of the Old Testament have a different nature than the God of the New Testament?  Jesus proved during his time here on earth that he was … Continue reading

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Are You Assured?

Are you saved?  Are you born again?  Are you sure you are saved for eternity?  These are tough questions for a lot of professing Christians.  I just listened to a podcast by John MacArthur that addressed assurance of salvation.  This … Continue reading

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