Why You Cannot “Do All Things” Through Christ by Byron Yawn 34 Comments Have we misunderstood this well-known Scripture? Could it be even more than we think? You can't actually "do all things" in Christ. Not the way you think you can anyway. I realize this sounds like sacrilege given the suburban spin we've put […]
The Unshakable Foundations Psalm 11:2-3 “The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.…They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right. The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?" Often we hear or feel the drum beat of those who oppose the work […]
“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: […]