Why do only a few people follow Christ for a lifetime? Why do some appear to follow for a time and then fall away? What prevents us from following Jesus wholeheartedly? Why do many of us prefer to build on the sand rather than the rock? It can’t be that we don’t know about Him. With all the technology available today, the archaeological research confirming the people and places of the Bible, the immense volumes of writings of believers explaining … Continue reading →
Although the word “rapture” does not appear in the Bible, the concept appears numerous times. Rapture does not mean “ecstasy” though it will be one of the most thrilling sensations ever to be known. The word was coined from the Latin rapio or rapere which means to “catch up or snatch away.” 1 Thes. 4:13-18 is the only place in the NT where a “rapture” is clearly referred to. “For the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, … Continue reading →
Baha’is will answer, ‘yes.’ They claim the foundations of Christianity and the religion of Baha’u’llah are one. Indeed, the foundations of ALL the divine Prophets and Holy Books are one, they believe. The difference among them is one of terminology only. The Baha’i Faith is essentially rationalistic. They say, “We must not accept traditional dogmas that are contrary to reason, nor pretend to believe doctrines which we cannot understand. To do so is superstitious and not true religion.” Because of … Continue reading →
This article will explore three views of the nature of man held by the early Christian church and how those views developed into what we accept today in the modern church. The three views are: Augustinian – man is spiritually dead; Pelagianism – man is spiritually well at birth and chooses his own destiny; and semi-Pelagianism – man is spiritually sick and only needs the help of a higher power to assist him in his recovery. The heart of … Continue reading →
Officially, Roman Catholics worship only God – the Father, the incarnate Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Church, however, encourages veneration of the saints, with the virgin Mary foremost among them. Mary has received incredibly high-sounding titles, such as Mediatrix of all Grace (because Jesus came into the world through her), Co-Redeemer, Advocate and Dispenser of God’s Grace, and “Queen of Heaven,” despite the fact that the prophet Jeremiah strongly condemned the Jews of his day for worshiping a personality … Continue reading →
There will be a revival of religion that will sweep the world in the last days. It will not, however, represent the truth – instead, multitudes will be deceived by false gospels, false prophets, and false messiahs preparing the way for the appearance of the Antichrist. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. [Matthew 24:11] The church in America, and … Continue reading →
Furious and frustrated over his blazingly imminent end, Satan is gearing up for a monumental, last-ditch effort to capture the souls of men and women. Satan is an adversary who wishes to harm us by denying God exists and/or attacking His character. Raging psychopath, liar and mass murderer that he is, Lucifer’s mind is consumed with his mad ambition to take as many captives as possible with him into the dark pit. When we flagrantly disobey the rules God established … Continue reading →
How should we then live? And he said unto them, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 This is our primary duty, our calling if you will. As Christians living in this present world, we are to share the gospel with others. It was our Lord’s last command He left with us before his ascension to heaven and it was also one of His first commands to those he called to … Continue reading →
God does have a plan for your life and He has provided a way for your salvation. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16] The problem is: Man is sinful and separated from God. Thus he cannot know and experience God’s love and plan for his life. Man was created to have fellowship with God; but, because of his … Continue reading →
