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The Word “Salvation” in the Book of Romans

August 13, 2020 by Kenneth Yates in Blog

The word “salvation” both in English and in New Testament Greek can mean different things. When it is used, we have to ask: salvation from what? The context always determines what type of salvation the author is talking about. Unfortunately, when most Christians see the word “salvation” in the Bible, they often assume it means

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 6 (Exodus 14:15-18)

August 12, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Exodus, spiritual theology, spirituality, worry, worrying

And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. And I indeed

A Memory Help for A.S.K. in the Sermon on the Mount

August 11, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - ask; seek; and knock, Matthew 7:7-11, praying according to His will

Yesterday I heard Joe Gelacio give an excellent message on Matt 7:7-11. While listening, I thought of several things to help me remember the point of the passage. First, you can remember where the passage is by realizing that this is the first chapter 7 Seven Eleven verses in the NT (ask 7–711 versus call

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 5 (Exodus 14:13-15)

August 10, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Exodus, spiritual theology, spirituality, worry, worrying

And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” And the Lord

The Whole World Needs Everlasting Life

August 7, 2020 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - a vision for world evangelization, John 3:16

The most important issue in this life is one’s eternal destiny. Whether we gain everlasting life and spend eternity with the Lord is of eternal significance. As a ministry, Grace Evangelical Society exists to proclaim the free gift of everlasting life to whoever simply believes in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 3:16; 5:24) and the

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 4 (Exodus 14:11-12)

August 6, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Red Sea, spiritual theology, spirituality, worry, worrying

Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you so dealt with us, to bring us up out of Egypt? Is this not the word that we told you in Egypt, saying, ‘Let us alone that we may serve

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 3 (Exodus 14:10)

August 5, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Exodus, spiritual theology, spirituality, worry, worrying

And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord (Exod 14:10). When bad things happen, and you are in difficult circumstances, what is your reaction reflex? What are some of

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 2 (Exodus 14:4)

August 4, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Exodus, spiritual theology, spirituality, worrying

“Then I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, so that he will pursue them; and I will gain honor over Pharaoh and over all his army, that the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord.” And they did so (Exod 14:4). When you are in a difficult situation, it is hard not to focus on your

Worrying at the Red Sea, Part 1 (Exodus 14:1-3)

August 3, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Exodus, spiritual theology, worry

Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:“Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, ‘They are bewildered by the land; the wilderness has closed them in’” (Exod 14:1-3). Are you familiar with

Ruling Over Sin (Genesis 4:7)

July 31, 2020 by Shawn Lazar in Blog - Cain, hamartiology, Sin

Have you ever gone camping and awakened to hear an animal creeping outside of your tent, rummaging through your campsite? Maybe you even turned on your flashlight and could see the menacing silhouette creep around you. Were you scared? If you’ve ever experienced that, then you’ll be very familiar with the first mention of sin