Things We Cannot Do Without May 11, 2012 James 2:20“How foolish! Can't you see that faith without good deeds is useless? “ There are many things in life we can well do without, but there are at least seven things a Christian simply cannot do without. These are: 1. The Lord Jesus Christ. Speaking of […]
Think on These Things Philippians 4:8 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on: what is true what is honorable what is right what is pure what is lovely what is admirable. What is excellent What is worthy of praise.“ It is nearly impossible these days to turn on the […]
“What is easy believism?”……Easy believism is a somewhat derogatory term used by opponents of the view that one needs only to believe in Jesus in order to be saved. From this they conclude that those who hold to sola fide ("faith alone") teach that no corresponding need exists for a committed life of Christian discipleship […]
“What is lordship salvation?”……Lordship Salvation emphasizes that submitting to Christ as Lord over your life goes hand-in-hand with trusting in Christ as your Savior to be saved. It also focuses on a changed life as the result of salvation. Those who believe in Lordship Salvation would have serious doubts about a person who claims to […]
Fostering Doubt Reviewing Francis Chan's Crazy Love …by Bruce Bauer…Francis Chan is the senior pastor of Cornerstone Community Church of Simi Valley, California. He is a graduate of Master's College and Seminary, both founded and presided over by John MacArthur. Chan has also established a school called Eternity Bible College, having the goal of making […]
“What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving?”……Answer: The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. The first winter had killed 44 of the original 102 colonists. At one point their daily food ration was down to five kernels of corn […]
“Should a Christian celebrate holidays?”……Answer: The Bible nowhere instructs us to celebrate holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. This leads some to refrain from observing these celebratory days. However, at the same time, the Bible does not speak against celebrating holidays. The Bible mentions several "celebrations" that the Israelites observed: […]