This section of the website contains a series of posts which explain the Gospel "message of truth" as it was "once for all [time] handed down to the saints" in NT Scripture. We will begin by offering some helpful notes…
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In days and centuries past, men understood and acknowledged that there was a God, even if they chose not to obey Him (Act 17:23; Rom 1:20–22; cf. 2Co 4:4). But in today’s modern, so-called “enlightened” society dominated by public opinion…
We see it written, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (i.e., this universe; Gen 1:1; cf. Gen 1:1–2:25; Exo 20:11; 1Ch 16:26; Pro 3:19–20; 8:22–30; Psa 8:3–8; 33:6; 75:3; 102:25; 104:24; 115:15; 121:2; 124:8; 136:5; Isa…
In this chapter, we will look at a critical aspect of Christian faith: Was (and is) Jesus really God? While some skeptics, agnostics, and atheists try to deny that Jesus of Nazareth (the man) ever lived (despite overwhelming historical evidence…
Jesus’ death and subsequent resurrection had been foretold (prophesied) way back in Genesis 3, written thousands of years before His birth, where we are told that Satan would “bruise him [Jesus] on the heel” but that Jesus would “bruise you…
When you see (read about) Jesus, you are seeing (reading about) God (Col 1:15; Joh 10:30; 12:45; Heb 1:3). Therefore, what you see Jesus is like from reading Scripture is also exactly what God is like: “kind,” “compassionate,” “patient,” healing,…
Why did God have to send His Son to die on the cross for us? Simply put, it is because humanity could not (and cannot) save itself—we cannot pay the penalty (make atonement) for our sins because we are all…
As Christians, we are called to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2Co 5:7) and to “walk [live] by the Spirit” (see Gal 5:16, 25). To “walk” means to live, obey, practice, progress, and advance daily in “the Way”…
The life of a Christian is one of continuous repentance (1Jn 1:5–10; 2:1, 28; 1Co 9:27; cf. Jas 5:16; Heb 4:16; 7:25) and avoidance of deliberate, willful, and repeated sin. The child of God must still confront and prevail over…
This chapter explains that “obedience” (see Joh 3:36; Act 5:29, 32; 6:7; Rom 1:5; 15:18; 16:26; Heb 5:9; 1Pe 1:2, 22; cf. Mat 7:21–27; 12:50; 28:20; Mar 3:35; Luk 6:46–49; Act 7:39; Joh 8:31, 51; 14:23–24; Rom 2:13; 5:19; 6:16;…
This chapter continues the study of obedience by examining the role that “works” (“bearing fruit”) play in the plan of salvation. This is a lengthy chapter, for we must confront and clear away the rampant and widespread false teachings…
While God speaks to us through His Word, prayer is how we speak with our “heavenly Father” (Mat 5:48; 6:14, 26, 32; 15:13; 18:35; Luk 11:13). Prayer is the central element (the glue, if you will) that ties together the…
There are three types of peace for a Christian: 1) Peace with God: This is a heavenly peace (Rom 5:1–2; 8:6; Psa 119:11, 165; cf. Rom 5:10; Eph 2:13; Col 1:20–22). We enter this peace when we are born again…
All Christians should have a basic understanding of “the kingdom of God” (Mat 12:28; 19:24; 21:31, 43; Mar 1:15; 10:14; Luk 4:43; 6:20; 7:28; 9:2; Rom 14:17; 1Co 4:20; 2Th 1:5; cf. Col 1:13; 1Th 2:12; Rev 1:6, 9; 5:10),…
We must put on the full armor of God so we can “stand firm” in our faith; failure to do this can lead us to be unprepared to “fight the good fight of faith” (1Ti 6:12) in the world in…
We as humans tend to greatly underestimate the “holiness” (see Exo 3:5; Lev 19:2; Rev 4:8; Act 7:33; 1Pe 1:16; Isa 6:3; Psa 11:4; 24:3; 29:2; 30:4; 33:21; 47:8; 103:1) and “glory of the LORD” (see Luk 2:9; Rev 15:8;…
Let’s look at the future that awaits all those who “CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD” (see Act 2:21; 22:16; Rom 10:13; 1Co 1:2; cf. Gen 4:26; Isa 12:4; Psa 91:14–15; 105:1; 116:4, 13, 17) in truth and righteousness…
One of the “fruits” (Mat 7:16, 20; 9:37–38) of a Christian is leading others to truth in Christ and winning souls for the Lord. In fact, the greatest honor one can have in this world is to be called…
This page summarizes the Gospel (the NT plan of salvation), which is the "message of truth" (Eph. 1:13), the path to "eternal life" (Matt. 19:29; 25:46; John 3:15-16; 6:40, etc.), and "the faith which was once for all [time] handed…
God does not grow tired.
He does not grow weary.
He does not need a day off.
He does not need to call in sick.
He does not need a vacation.
He does not need to stop and rest.
He does not need a time-out.
He does…