This fact is referred to as the doctrine of “eternal security,” often summarized as “once saved, always saved.” There are several reasons why a person can be confident in their “eternal security.” First and foremost is the evidence of Scripture. John 3:15-18 says about Christ: “...
Lester explains how we are saved by grace and not by works; based on understanding the teaching from scripture.
"This is the verdict," comes next in the sentence. We are carried by John into the courtroom, where we are on trial--a familiar image throughout Scripture. The verdict is "guilty," and the sentence is death. This is the nature of the peril that forms the backdrop for John's good ...
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says,“Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For“whoever calls on the name of the LO...
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Romans 10:9 Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart!
Why does Paul state that God prepared our good works beforehand? What is his practical aim? Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2010, All Rights Reserved. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition © The Lockman FoundationFrom...
Treasury of Scripture Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. See on ch. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 For though I be free from ...
All ages in the Church have been convinced that Scripture has foretold this coming catastrophe. Every generation of Christians has been on the watch, looking out more anxiously as time advances. Signs do occur in history from time to time, not to fix the day, but to remind us that the ...
There is absolutely no scripture in all the Holy Bible that promises heaven as the reward the saved shall inherit. And yet, have not most people just sort of blinded their minds to these positive, plain statements from God Almighty, and carelessly taken for granted, without question, the ...
If the only authoritative interpretation of Scripture that exists (i.e., the New interpreting the Old) employs a non-historical-grammatical hermeneutic, then what justification does the Bible interpreter have for employing a historical-grammatical hermeneutic when 展开 ...