the question, "What must I do to be saved?" carries some profound implications. First, we see an acknowledgment of being lost. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). Many want to deny their list state and/or the list state of others. This practice does not cause grace to abound (Rom. 6:1), it only leads … Continue reading HOW TO BE SAVED
Great Relationships
God intends for us to go through life together. He created marriage and family (Genesis 2.18; 4.1-2). God also planned the church which was purchased by the blood of His own Son (Acts 20:28). The word "church" or "ekklessia" refers to "a regularly summoned legislative body, assembly" (BDAG Greek Lexicon) at its most basic usage. … Continue reading Great Relationships
Overcome the World
"These things I have spoken to you in order that in me you can have peace. In the world you have tribulation. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). The world can be a crazy place. Terrorism scares us. The struggle with depression confuses and frustrates us. Everyday problems are … Continue reading Overcome the World
Reliable?
IS THE NEW TESTAMENT RELIABLE? The New Testament is the most extensively copied set of documents of the ancient world. The number of known Greek manuscripts of the New Testament is approaching 6000. There are over 10,000 copies of the Latin Vulgate and at least 9,300 other early translations, and we have more that 25,000 … Continue reading Reliable?
DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
The moon is pink yellow. The sky is neon. The earth is flat. I could choose to believe these things, but my sincerity would not validate my belief. I would still be wrong. But some say it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. I could sincerely believe I paid my … Continue reading DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
Meeting Challenges of Life
Have you ever, been up sick all night to be greeted before dawn with room full of hungry children needing your attention? Have you ever made it home on your last teaspoon of gas only to get 3 bills you can't pay and a notification of an overdraft on your account? Have you ever realized … Continue reading Meeting Challenges of Life
God’s Will
I am not sent a pilgrim here, My heart with earth to fill; But I am here God’s grace to learn, And serve God’s sovereign will. He leads me on through smiles and tears, Grief follows gladness still; But let me welcome both alike, Since both work out his will. No service in itself is … Continue reading God’s Will
Salvation By Grace Through Faith
Ephesians 2:8-10 "For by grace are ye saved through; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." This is a beautiful text, and a avery popular one. In this short passage we see the amazing offer of salvation which God has extended and the … Continue reading Salvation By Grace Through Faith
Staying Safe
We have had some wild weather! Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, frigid wind, and a 60 degree forecast for this weekend. Our steps are currently covered in ice. Just yesterday we built a small snowman and made snow angles and ate some snow cream. The winter weather can be fun, but it is important to stay … Continue reading Staying Safe
GENEROSITY
Our Lord said, "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:48). These words are easy enough to understand, but do we trust them? Our Lord is … Continue reading GENEROSITY
Donnie's Dogmatics 