“What does it mean to grow in grace?”……Answer: 2 Peter 3:18 tells us to "grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ." To grow in grace is to mature as a Christian. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and we mature and are sanctified by grace alone. We know […]
“Should a Christian consult horoscopes?”……Answer: The purpose of a horoscope is to gain insight into a person's character and foretell the future. The basic belief of astrology is that planets and stars exert an influence upon our lives. Those with special knowledge-astrologers-can predict events in a person's life. It is distressing that most major newspapers […]
“What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?”……Answer: Pre-evangelism means different things to different people. Some see pre-evangelism as doing what Paul did with the philosophers at Mars Hill. He began with what they knew about an "unknown God" and argued for the existence of a personal God (Acts 17:22-34) who demands righteousness. This type of […]
“Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?”……"All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away" (Isaiah 64:6). This passage is often used as a proof text […]
Paradoxes of Scripture…The Christian has to understand that the world’s methods, norms and standards of attaining happiness, prosperity, love, peace and contentment ,are directly opposed to the paradoxical message of Scripture . Note some of the many paradoxes in the Bible related to this basic truth.…1. To really live, we must die. …Galatians 2:20. …"My […]
“How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?”……Answer: Proverbs 9:10 says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Basically, this verse teaches that the fear of God is foundational to true wisdom; all other types of learning are worthless unless built […]
The Time of Old Age (Psalm 71:18) “ Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me." One tends to grow resentful against the limitations and increasing infirmities associated with aging, even complaining […]