Gospel means “good news.” God’s wonderful plan of salvation for all mankind is God’s good news. When did the Lord begin to proclaim the plan of redemption from sin and death? Way back in the Garden of Eden. Even when God was pronouncing the [...]
The Bible teaches what Jesus Christ’s blood and ransom sacrifice has done and will do for mankind: Guarantees for Adam, and all of his children a resurrection from the dead. John 5:28, “…the hour is coming when all that are in their graves will come [...]
When we pray the Lord's prayer, we ask for his kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth, as it is in heaven. This tells us that there are two salvations - one on earth and one in heaven (Matthew 6:10, [...]
The books of the Bible are inspired messages from God. “All scripture is inspired by God …” 2 Timothy 3:16. The Bible teaches that God wants all men to live forever in loving harmony. 1 Timothy 2:3,4 “For this is good and acceptable in [...]
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when [...]
The word “hell” in the Bible is translated from four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. “Sheol” (Strong’s H7585) means grave, hell, the abyss. “Hades” (Strong’s G86) references the underground, the world of the dead, grave, death. “Gehenna” (Strong’s G1067) is the place where [...]
In the book of Mark, Jesus performed many miracles. Two important categories are awakening from death (5:35-43), and healing of people possessed by unclean spirits (1:23-26; 1:32-34; 5:1-20; 9:25-29). The New Testament describes Jesus awakening three people, and these are detailed by the evangelists [...]
The present time in which we live is characterized by sin. At this time, only Jesus’ followers are in court. “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God,” 1 Peter 4:17. (The house of God refers to spirit-begotten [...]
If you are not a true Christian, then the instant you die, you go into the equivalent of a dreamless sleep. The penalty for sin that was given to Father Adam was death. Genesis 2:17 “But of the tree of the knowledge of good [...]
There is a natural fear of dying. It might be a fear of facing death alone or of the suffering which may precede death or of the unknown. We have Scriptures and God’s promises to face all fears! First remember: God is with us [...]
Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible. This event is recorded in Mark 5:39 and Luke 8:52. In all instances, just before Jesus said, “The girl is not dead but asleep,” He told the mourners there was no need to sorrow. Our [...]
Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible. This event is recorded in Mark 5:39 and Luke 8:52. In all instances, just before Jesus said, “The girl is not dead but asleep,” He told the mourners there was no need to sorrow. Our [...]
It’s hard to believe God is a god of love, justice, wisdom, and power when most religions teach God is sending the vast majority of people to a place of torment for eternity! What kind of wise, loving, just plan would create human beings [...]
Not everyone has the holy spirit, but only those whom God is calling out to be a people for His name (Acts 15:14). So, let us address the question: “If someone is begotten of God's holy spirit, then what happens to the holy spirit [...]
The death of Jesus Christ secured a resurrection for all mankind. 1 Timothy 2:4-6, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the [...]
The soul is one with the being. A person cannot be removed from his own breath. Scripturally, the soul is defined as the whole human being. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his [...]
“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?” 1 Corinthians 15:29A proper scriptural understanding of Christian baptism and salvation is needed to answer this question, and we encourage review of the Additional Resources listed below.A [...]
God does not show favoritism. “…God shows no partiality. But in every nation, anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him..” Acts 10:34, 35 (ESV). They likewise teach us to be the same in our dealings with others (Proverbs [...]
In the context of this verse, Jesus had just told the rich, young ruler to sell all he possessed, give it to the poor, and follow him. Jesus was able to read the heart of this man, and saw that although he was trying [...]
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Concordia Translation) This process describes those who have become God's people by making a full consecration of themselves [...]
