Peaceful Security April 13, 2012 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7) This precious promise is rooted in the “garrision guard” that God will set around our hearts and minds through His peace. Imagine the war circle of angels “full of horses […]

“Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint? Why do so many people believe that we can be saved by works?”……The simple answer is that salvation by works seems right in the eyes of man. One of man’s basic desires is to be in control of his own destiny, and that includes his eternal […]

“Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?”……This is perhaps the most important question in all of Christian theology. This question is the cause of the Reformation, the split between the Protestant churches and Catholic Church. This question is a key difference between biblical Christianity and most of the “Christian” cults. Is salvation […]

What is the Truth about salvation? During one of the sham trials Jesus was subjected to before He was crucified, Pontius Pilate asked Him, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Pilate asked the question mockingly. Pilate did not really care what the truth was and would not have believed it if Jesus had revealed it to […]

Statement of faith… 1: The Bible …We believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (Matthew 5:182 Timothy 3:16-17). In faith we hold the Bible to be inerrant in the original writings, God-breathed, and the complete and final authority for faith and practice […]

“What are the steps to salvation?”……Many people are looking for “steps to salvation.” People like the idea of an instruction manual with five steps that, if followed, will result in salvation. An example of this is Islam with its Five Pillars. According to Islam, if the Five Pillars are obeyed, salvation will be granted. Because […]

“What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?”……Salvation is deliverance from danger or suffering. To save is to deliver or protect. The word carries the idea of victory, health, or preservation. Sometimes, the Bible uses the words savedor salvationto refer to temporal, physical deliverance, such as   Paul’s deliverance from prison Philippians 1:19…19 For […]