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How salvation is not of ‘works’ or ‘law’ – yet Jesus asks for ‘works’ and ‘commandments’ kept – audio sermon
This message answers and reconciles how salvation is not of ‘works’ or ‘law’ – yet Jesus asks for ‘works’ and “commandments” kept. May the Lord bless you!
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Christianity is to be dependent on God and ‘taught by God’ – audio sermon
The goal of the gospel is to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. He was utterly dependant upon the Father and showed what is possible for a man filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said also we as His sheep are to be dependent upon Him and He in grace will teach us. This is to create a holy dynamic of being to God’s glory.
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How preachers may portray Jesus vs. what Jesus said about coming to Him – audio sermon
The key phrase “come to Me” was said by Jesus Christ several times in several different contexts. Meanwhile, the preachers of all times have portrayed Him as they see fit – with Bible verses in hand to back up their opinions. This sermon looks at these things and quotes Jesus extensively to let Him speak for Himself in light also of other scriptural teachings by the apostles. Lord bless you!
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1 Corinthians 3&4 in light of God’s eternal purpose
The New Testament was written by either apostles or trusted men of their day when the meaning and purpose of God’s kingdom was not so ambiguous or confused as it is today. This study of First Corinthians 3 & 4 is set against the backdrop of what happened in church history – and encourages believers to aim for God’s original vision and way Lord bless you.
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It is self-evident ‘many’ Christians do not perceive what should be self-evident
A “self evident truth” is something that proves itself. It does not need further evidence if one is just honest with the truth or doesn’t try to explain facts away. There are many unsettling self-evident truths in the Christian faith that Jesus predicted will see “many” dismayed or rejected on Judgment Day after believing they had been faithful Christians in their lives. Unfortunately “many” today are unaware, or accept conditions as normal that the New Testament writers would have considered most abnormal. Without diving into specific doctrinal disputes, this article will call attention to a number of self-evident truths exposing an inconvenient truth in the macro-level, 30,000-foot view of Christianity…
