Avoiding confusion in Galatians

Sometimes it is almost painful to see what appears to be an attempt to walk through the raindrops when persons try to explain Paul’s message in the book of Galatians.  One simple clarification can assist us in avoiding confusion. There is much confusion in the popular explanations that are given.  On the one hand, there is an assertion that PaulRead the rest of this page »

Foundation for the two great errors of the last days

The two great errors of the last days are the immortality of the soul and Sunday sacredness.  Belief in the immortality of the soul provides a basis for spirits of devils to interact with human beings who will see these spirits as their departed loved ones.  Sunday sacredness was brought into Christianity by Rome as a counterfeit to the seventh-dayRead the rest of this page »

The Sabbath Threatened

Many Sabbath-keepers expect that the Sabbath will one day be threatened by civil enforcement of Sunday observance.  The Sabbath is, however, threatened by something else that is more subtle but no less able to undermine the Sabbath.  The threat comes from a popular view of salvation that makes Sabbath-keeping irrelevant. The popular view of salvation is that it is aRead the rest of this page »

The greatest weapon against ignorance

There is hardly a greater recipe for degradation than ignorance.  Ignorance leads to slavery, poverty, wickedness and destruction.  When people believe a lie they don’t have to be overpowered.  They will defeat themselves.  The greatest weapon against ignorance is truth.  Truth is authentic knowledge. Some people may say that a ball is white because they see only the side thatRead the rest of this page »

Why should we keep the Sabbath?

It is one thing to do something but the reason for doing it is most critical.  Your reason for doing it will determine how far you will go in sticking to doing it.  Such is the issue that is now being contemplated in relation to the Sabbath.  Why should we keep the Sabbath?  It is one thing to keep it,Read the rest of this page »

Number your days

There are many different views as to what is our true or intended lifespan.  But whatever view we take, the following description by the Psalmist has remained approximately true from generation to generation and from culture to culture: “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet isRead the rest of this page »

Two major threats to the faith

Among the various threats that were faced by the early church, there were two major internal threats to the faith of which warnings were given.  The threats were, false teachers who, on the one hand would unsettle the faith of especially young converts and then, leaders, on the other hand, who would shift the landmarks and cause the entire churchRead the rest of this page »

The call and the sifting

It is generally understood and often repeated by professed Christians that it is by grace we are saved and not by our works.  Being saved is seen as a present reality and not merely a promise of a future expectation.  Notwithstanding, there is a clear reference in scripture to a promise of eternal life only for those who endure toRead the rest of this page »

Is there any good reason for sin?

Is there any good reason for sin to have started in the first place and is there any good reason for it to continue?  If we say no, then we need to at least offer some reasonable explanation as to why it has continued.  The general belief among professed Christians is that God does not want sin to continue.  YetRead the rest of this page »

If you are saved do you need to repent again?

To accept Christ, people are encouraged to say a simple prayer indicating that they have repented of their sins and to ask Christ to come and live in their hearts.  Having done that, persons are given the assurance that they are saved.  A few questions now arise; do they need to repent of future sins?  What if they don’t?  DoRead the rest of this page »

What does it mean to be saved?

It is very common to hear professed Christians say that they are saved or that they have been saved from sin.  But at the same time, they still consider themselves sinners and admit that they still fall into sin.  They will also admit that they are still affected negatively by sin around them.  So, what then does it mean toRead the rest of this page »

Christ in You – What does it mean?

Christ in You – What does it mean? It is very common for professed Christians to speak about Christ being in them or the Holy Spirit living in them or similar expressions.  But it is clear that there is no consistent understanding by all as to what is meant by such expressions.  In one case, it is meant that theRead the rest of this page »

Do You Want Happiness?

Do You Want Happiness? Suppose you were asked directly, “Do you want happiness?” by someone like Jesus who you know has the power to grant you your wish, what would be your answer?  Would you say, “No, thank you, I have it already!” or would you quickly say, “Oh Yes! Thank you, I most certainly do!”?  If your answer wouldRead the rest of this page »