God’s gift of salvation is frequently described in terms of a Last Will and Testament. In fact, the Bible is divided according to the OLD Testament and the NEW Testament! Using this Last Will and Testament word picture of salvation, God is the testator, and you are the beneficiary.You get an inheritance from God through […]
Hallelujah is an Old Testament Hebrew word that means “Praise the Lord!” It is perhaps the loftiest word in the Christian faith; it is a word of joy, of thanksgiving, and of trust in the One True and Only God. In the Book of Psalms, the last five Psalms are called Hallelujah Psalms because they […]
John the Baptist is the transition between the Old Testament and the New Testament. He is the long promised forerunner of the Messiah. John the Baptist makes the good confession when he points to Jesus and says “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Jesus Himself makes the good […]
It is so easy for people to lose their way today, isn’t it? It seems that people have no anchor whatsoever; they have no internal compass to guide them through life; they have no objective truth at all, so they chase after anything that makes them feel good; they will even believe in lies and […]
We believe that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Our salvation is not dependent on us; it is not dependent on our good works, nor our sincere efforts. Rather, salvation is dependent on the One, True, and Only God: the Father who sent His Son Jesus to redeem us from our […]
One of the most important books in the Bible begins with a strong warning about who you let influence you; it’s a warning about who you listen to and even who you associate with. The book of Psalms begins with a sharp contrast between those who listen to and are influenced by the WORLD and […]
Pray at all times in the Spirit! Eph 6:18 St. Paul wraps up the book of Ephesians by encouraging them (and us!) to pray. We are to offer our supplications to God; we are to pray and keep alert; we are to pray with perseverance; we are to pray for other believers; and Paul even […]
The book of Ephesians teaches us that we are to Walk in the Lord. In Holy Scripture “walking” is a frequently used metaphor to describe your entire life; it includes your confession and your reputation; it includes what you say and how you live; ultimately, the way you Walk reflects your faith or your lack […]
When you think about the Armor of God, it’s tempting to think that you’re a brave, swashbuckling Christian engaged in spiritual battle! But you are not! That’s how false teachers portray the Armor of God; they teach that you are a great crusader, a “warrior for Jesus” who combats Satan and overcomes demons by your […]
The Book of Ephesians draws a line in the sand and teaches us that we are never ever to go back into the old life of sin. One of the most dangerous areas where this might happen is with “pornia”. Pornia is the Greek word for sexual immorality; it is the basis, for instance, of […]