In Romans 8:13 Paul offers his Christian readers a significant option. He writes:   For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. This may clearly be called a death/life option. But just what is Paul

Apostasy is a renunciation of one’s faith. It is not strictly a religious term. For example, since Ronald Reagan is a former Democrat, he is an apostate in terms of his former political beliefs. The question is, do genuine Christians ever stop believing in Christ? The answer is, yes. The Scriptures give a number of

Many people have the erroneous notion that the OT is all law and the NT is all grace. Some liberals even maintain that the God of the OT is harsh and vindictive but the God of the NT is tender and forgiving. Some people (not liberals, but very misinformed) think that OT believers were saved

By Charlie Bing I came close to calling this article, “Why I Could Almost Believe in Lordship Salvation.” What appeals to me about the Lordship Salvation position is that it may often be motivated by good intentions to solve a very real problem in the church. Lordship Salvation is concerned with the serious problem of

But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he should be an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler–not even to eat with such a one. (NASV) But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9 This verse ought to be familiar to every believer in Christ. Each of us needs to rely on it every day of our lives. It is by confessing our sins that

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.(Matt 13:44) Have you ever made a great buy–something you were delighted to obtain? It feels great to buy something you

Dear Sirs, My husband and I really enjoy your newsletter. We love your stand on eternal security and your clear, simple Gospel message. Thank you, MP Aurora, MN Dear GES, Your organization is not authorized by Scripture. Please remove my name from your files. Please. BS Seminole, FL Dear Bob, Just a note of thanks

A common evangelistic appeal today is: “Receive Christ and you will be saved.” While that appeal is commonly used, it is very uncommon in Scripture! Only one passage refers to “receiving Christ” as a condition of eternal life. yet there are over a hundred which refer to believing in Him as the one and only

We used to sing a chorus in Sunday school that went like this: Oh, I’m traveling on the “hallelujah Line” On the good old Gospel Train, I am on the right track, And never will go back To the station of sin again!   The refrain went on to spell out what the Gospel is