Pastor's Blog
Things that I think about and find interesting enough to share.
Believers are “heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ,” Rom. 8:17. Not only do they receive forgiveness of sins, but an inheritance as well, Acts 26:18. This is in contrast with the inheritance of Israel, which the OT identifies some scores of times as the land of Palestine, Ex. 32:13; Isa. 60:21. The Christian’s … Read more
The word as used in the Bible means deathlessness, or exemption from the physical death of the body. It is not to be confused with the eternal life of the saved or the unending existence of the lost, though popular usage confuses these terms. The word is used only with reference to the body, Rom. … Read more
An extensive revelation deals with the theme of God’s plan for the salvation of families. The purpose of God to provide for entire households in His offer of salvation is seen in Gen. 7:1 and Acts 11:14; the words “thou and all thy house” are found in both the OT and the NT. This divine … Read more
Believers are delivered from the great misery facing mankind of “having no hope,” Eph. 2:12. At least seven revealed certitudes are eagerly expected by Christians. All of them are doubtless comprehended in “the hope of His calling,” Eph. 1:18, “the hope which is laid up for you in heaven,” Col. 1:5. The seven are: The … Read more
The challenge given by Christ to His followers just before His ascension has sparked missionary activity all over the world ever since the present age began. He commanded the eleven to go, teach and baptize all nations, Matt. 28:18-20. The RV changes the word teach to “make disciples of.” His words as they were given … Read more