Service

What God expects of Christians is made clear throughout the NT. Nearly forty exhortations appear in Rom. 12 alone. The apostolic creed found in Tit. 2:11-14 outlines the Christian life as the denial of ungodliness and worldly lusts, accompanied by self restraint, righteousness, godliness and the expectation of the return of Christ. Another such outline … Read more

Security

“The security of the believer” is a theological expression based on Scriptural revelations underlying the doctrine of assurance While this doctrine is rejected by some, others find it of great spiritual value to accept without question what the Bible teaches about the safekeeping of the people of God. The believer’s life in Christ is said … Read more

Salvation and Rewards

A number of clear contrasts between the two appear in Scripture. Salvation is for the lost, Matt. 18:11, while rewards are for the saved, Prov. 13:13. The salvation offered to all who believe is the same for everyone, Acts 16:31; Heb. 10:39, while rewards will differ, Rev. 22:12. Salvation is a free gift, Isa. 55:1; … Read more

Sabbath, Lords Day

The Sabbath was made known to Israel and made a commandment at the giving of the law, Ex. 20:9-11; Deut. 5:15; Neh. 9:13, 14. The word first appears in Scripture in Ex. 16:23. The Lord’s day began to be observed by common consent in apostolic days, Acts 20:7. The Sabbath was a sign between God … Read more

Resurrection Body

The central passage describing the resurrection body of believers is 1 Cor. 15:35-54. It is likened to the transforming change which a grain of wheat undergoes when it springs forth from the ground after it has been planted. No two bodies will be alike, but all will be celestial rather than terrestrial. They will no … Read more