What does it mean to “Call upon the Lord?”

Note: When the term “believe” is used in this article, it is not meant to convey merely believing with the mind. The term “believe” is to be understood as the Bible defines it, “believing from the heart.” Such believing only results from new life imparted to people by God’s grace and its fruit...

We Aren’t Saved Yet!

Preface note: As you read this, please know I believe that salvation is by God’s grace and not of works lest any man should boast. I believe that this truth is foundational and deviation from it is antichrist at its core. As you read this article, you might fall into the trap of assuming I teach that...

A Lack of Contentment may Point to an Absence of Faith

Jesus said, “Unless a man is born again, he will not see the Kingdom of Heaven” (John 3:3).  Put another way, if a man is never born again, he will spend eternity in hell. When a man is born again, his life is forever changed. This new birth produces new life that is completely different from the life...

A Rapid Descent

If you are a rational parent, you have a built in desire to protect your children from any predators that seek to do them harm. Now imagine you are a parent of a twelve-year-old girl who attends a public school. If you are a rational parent, you certainly do not want any teenage boys or men barging into the...

How Sharp is Your Gospel Message?

I believe that the gospel being proclaimed by MOST Christians today is not in full harmony with the gospel the Apostle Paul preached. And if you happen to say “Amen!” in response, I dare say that you may also be off-message. I plan to utilize some things Paul said in the opening words of his first letter...