The Warning of Stumbling Blocks — Mark 9:42-48
By Barry Mershon, Jr.1 Introduction2 The following is from The Grace New Testament Commentary (Vol. 1, pp. 180-81). This passage has long confused many people. The Lord seems to be teaching works salvation here. It appears that to enter the kingdom (to enter into life) one must reform his life and turn from all his
Abraham Was Sure That He Had Everlasting Life Romans 4:21-22
By René A. López Introduction When God justified Abraham (Gen 15:6), did he believe that he was eternally secure as a result of believing God? If so, was that belief in the security of his eternal destiny necessary for God to justify Him? Paul answers both of these questions in Rom 4:21-22. Abraham Was Assured
The Value of Loyalty – 2 Kings 2
Jesus Said, “Drinks on Me!”
By Shawn Barr1 The dusty saloon doors swing open as a cowboy enters. He swaggers to the bar, slaps down a fistful of dollars and says, “Drinks for everyone on me!” People raise their glasses and shout, some clap, and some say, “Three cheers for our new friend”. What a great deal for those in
There’s a New Day Dawning
Children and young adults rarely think about tomorrow. The vigor of youth deludes us into thinking we are invincible. But as we grow older we begin to realize how vulnerable we really are—to disease, to accidents, to violent crime. One day the thought strikes home quite suddenly: “Someday I will die.” It may be then
Saving Faith in Focus
Is Believing the Gospel Enough? Confusion over the gospel abounds. I hear it from people all over the country and around the world. They don’t know what to believe. They aren’t sure what God requires. Is it turning from sins or commitment of life? Inviting Jesus into their hearts? Obeying the Golden Rule? Confessing their
¡Puedes estar seguro!
Otros Idiomas: You Can Be Sure! (Inglés) Ты можешь быть уверен! (Ruso) ¿Está seguro que va para el cielo? Si usted es como la mayoría de la gente, dudará al decir que “sí.” Pensando que es presunción. Pero en realidad, ¿puede alguien estar seguro? Bien, la Biblia tiene buenas noticias para usted. Si puede estar
Ты можешь быть уверен!
Другие языки: You Can Be Sure! (английский) ¡Puedes estar seguro! (испанский) Ты уверен, что пойдешь на небеса? Если ты такой же, как большинство людей, тебе немного страшно сразу ответить «Да». Тебе кажется это будет звучать самонадеянно. Разве можно быть уверенным? Что ж, в Библии есть хорошая новость для тебя. Ты можешь быть уверен. На самом
You Can Be Sure!
Other Languages: ¡Puedes estar seguro! (Spanish) Ты можешь быть уверен! (Russian) Do you know for sure that you are going to heaven? If you’re like most people, you’re a little afraid to say “Yes.” You think it sounds a little presumptuous. I mean, can anyone really be sure? Well, the Bible has good news for