The best time to find the answer to this question is while you are young. Looking back on a life that is nearing the finish line is a bit late. Ask yourself, what DOES God expect from me? Transition In Romans 12:1, Paul begins to answer the question, “What does God expect from you?” This […]
Last week, we learned that the desire to singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs is an evidence of being Spirit-filled. We pointed out that spiritual music was opposite to carnal music. Spiritual music honours the Lord; carnal music appeals to the sensual flesh. Because Satan is a master at transforming into an angel of light […]
In Romans 10, Israel had heard the way of righteousness by faith, but they rejected it. God said in Romans 10:17, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” However, Israel as a nation rejected Christ’s offer. As Romans 11 opens, Paul assures us that God did not cast away […]
6/07/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of Aspects of Salvation, p.3 What are the 3 stages of sanctification? Past (salvation), Present (this life), Future (when we see Christ) When will our adoption by God be fully complete? When he takes us to heaven Which keeps the Christian securely saved, doing right or God’s promise? God’s Promise […]
God has given to Christians His Holy Spirit, enabling them to overflow with music that truly glorifies God, not their carnal flesh.
The First Century orthodox Jews who heard the Gospel message had mixed feelings about it. Some angrily rejected it and held tightly to their Judaism. Others considered the message, but bristled at the thought of salvation by faith in Christ alone without the works of the law. A few gladly received the Gospel and trusted […]
29/06/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of Aspects of Salvation, p.2 Give a simple definition of justification God declaring a sinner to be just as if he had never sinned. What is regeneration? It is a new birth produced by the Holy Spirit in one who trusts Christ. What is reconciliation? The restoration of friendship and […]
In the horse and buggy days, a man was driving with his wife along a dangerous road. At a very narrow place, the wife became frightened and seized the rein nearest to her. Her husband quickly passed her the other rein and let go. Then more frightened than ever she said, “Oh, don’t you let […]
In Romans 9-11, Paul turns his attention to the Nation of Israel. In that day, a majority of the Nation of Israel had rejected Christ as Messiah. Christian Jews were confused by this and by the fact that sinners of the Gentiles were receiving the Gospel. Thus, in Romans 9-11, the Holy Spirit had the […]
22/06/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of Aspects of Salvation, p.1 Define Propitiation to pacify, to appease, to satisfy God’s anger toward sin When were the sins of O.T. believers propitiated? They were covered by sacrifices but propitiated by Christ years later. What two primary meanings are behind the words “for us”? “instead of” and “in […]