What Is The “Sin That Leads To Death” in 1 John 5:16?
Introduction I’ve read many commentaries on the “sin that leads to death” (1 John 1:16), and there are different opinions about what this sin is. However, I don’t believe it’s as great a mystery as some seem to suggest. Furthermore, I don’t believe the Apostle John intended it to be a mystery. That should be obvious. Otherwise, his […]
The Simplicity of Election
Introduction I have been on both sides of the election debate. I have studied and written extensively in support of each position. I know both sides very well. I understand why each side believes the way they do. I know all the arguments on both sides. I removed around 25 studies from this […]
The Glory of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
In this study of the Trinity of God, I want to focus on the glory of God, which is seen in each Person of the Trinity. The glory of God refers to His Divine nature, with all His glorious attributes that belong only to Him. The fact that the Bible refers to the glory of the […]
Salvation is in the True Jesus and the True God
“Who do people say the Son of Man is?” That’s the question Jesus asked His disciples: (Matthew 16:13-17 – BSB) — [13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” [14] They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; […]
A Single Statement by Paul Refutes Universal Salvation
There are some people, including some Christians, who believe in universal salvation. This is the belief that everyone who dies will end up in Heaven. I know one person who takes this to the extreme and includes Satan and his whole army of demons. This same person hangs everything on one verse, and that’s Colossians 1:20. […]
We Don’t Decide Who God Is
WE DON’T DECIDE WHO GOD IS So important is it that we have a proper understanding of who Jesus is, of who God is – as it relates to salvation – that Jesus Himself had a lot to say about it. What we’re going to find out is that it’s God Himself who reveals the truth about Himself to […]
Can a Person Be a Christian and Not Live the Life of a Christian?
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2016 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Introduction A true born-again Christian who doesn’t live the Christian life, would provide the perfect definition of an oxymoron. A Christian is not someone who merely says they believe in […]
We Are Secure In Christ
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: Conditional Security: Salvation can be lost or forfeited through a gradual loss of faith, as evidenced by a self-centered, sinful lifestyle. One may or may not turn away from Christianity in favor of a different religion. Primary is a lack of genuine faith in Christ. Unconditional Security: Salvation cannot be lost. We are […]
Steps To Heaven?
While there are several steps that lead to an understanding of the way to Heaven, there’s only one step to Heaven, and that’s the step of faith in Christ. Heaven is the eternal blessing or benefit of being in a right relationship with God. To have this relationship, God requires us to accept […]
Why Become a Follower of Christ?
So Many Wonderful Reasons! But before we answer that question, it would be helpful to first explain what a follower of Jesus Christ is: A follower of Christ is a disciple, someone who has placed their faith in Him as Savior, and chosen to devote their life to learning and walking according […]