How much must one forsake to follow the Lord?
When the ruler asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus replied that he must forsake all to follow after Him (Luke 18:18-30). If truly following after the Lord, we should consider all our time, talent, money, influence, etc…as belonging to God. It is up to us as stewards of that which [...]
Who are the philosophers, Stoics and Epicureans, in Acts17:18?
The Epicureans and the Stoics belonged to two Greek schools of philosophy very popular with the common people because they taught how to achieve pleasure and happiness despite one’s circumstances. The Epicureans believed everything in the world was made up of atoms and that everything was governed by physical laws. The best way to achieve [...]
How will the followers of Jesus are doing even greater things than him?
If Jesus said his followers would do even greater things than him, how come we’re not doing them? John 14: 12-14: “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father. Whatever [...]
Where in the KJV does it say drinking alcohol is a sin and you will go to hell and miss the second coming of Christ?
No one will miss Christ’s second presence - sinners or not! When Christ reigns, it’s going to be a wonderful and glorious time. John 5:28, 29 (ESV) tell us, “…for the hour is coming in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice and come forth; they that have done good, [...]
Are the gentiles not doing the same thing the Jewish people did? Why did God give us the opportunity for the high calling?
The gentiles are in a different position in regard to their relationship to God. than the Jews. The Jews, as a nation were in a covenant relationship to God. They were offered a covenant by God through Moses, the mediator when they had been delivered from Egyptian bondage. Ex. 19:3-8 3* And Moses went up [...]
Is God calling me?
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.” Eph. 1:18. If you are truly looking to follow Jesus and serve God, God will manifest Himself to you through 1. opening your understanding [...]