Do You See What I See

An eternal unchanging law of the universe is revealed in Heb. 9:22. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission — that is, no forgiveness. Because human forgiveness simply remits a deserved penalty, men need the revelation that because of His holy character God can forgive men only on the basis of the full … Read more

The expression “the flesh” often carries a special doctrinal meaning in the NT. In this usage it does not refer to the body, but to the old nature of the believer, with its tendency to sin even after the miracle of the new birth. While believers should be spiritual, some are fleshly or carnal, 1 … Read more

God instituted marriage as a monogamous, lifelong relationship, Mark 10:2-12, to be established in a home separate from that of the parents, Eph. 5:31. Adultery is so serious as to be the subject of the seventh commandment, Ex. 20:14, where it stands between murder and stealing. The husband is given the place of headship, but … Read more

Faith is the confident assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of the reality of things not seen, Heb. 11:1. It is the basis for salvation, Gal. 3:26; 1 Pet. 1:5. Works are the deeds men do, whether good or evil, Gal. 2:16; Eph. 5:11. They are the basis for rewards or punishment when men … Read more

Revealed truth about the ages to come, Eph. 2:7, matches what has been written about past ages, Eph. 3:5. In bringing many sons to glory, Heb. 2:10, God has purposes for Israel, Isa. 66:22; for the nations; Rev. 21:23-26; and for the church, 2 Tim. 2:12. Believers are to be adopted as children of God, … Read more