Archive for April, 2007

Bearing Fruit

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Just as one would expect grapes from a grape vine, the most obvious fruit of a Christian is another Christian. We should tell others how Jesus Christ was crucified for our sins and arose from the dead to give us fruitful lives. God wants us to so live and testify so that others will become […]

Why I Believe True Christians Cannot Lose Their Salvation

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

John 3:16b says, “…that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” 

I would not be interested in being a Christian if salvation were something that we could have today and lose tomorrow. I know myself too well. On my best days I don’t measure up to God’s law. James 2:10 […]

What About Baptism?

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

“ When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting upon Him: …” (Matthew 3:16 NKJV).
The baptism of Jesus opened Heaven! To understand this verse it is important to know that […]

Why Join the Church?

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Is it really important to be a member of a local church? Yes, it is. The word “church” is used in the New Testament to refer primarily to a local church, which we define as “a local body of baptized believers banded together in the name of Jesus Christ to worship and serve Him. You […]

Assurance of Salvation

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

The apostle John said in 1 John 5:13, “These things I have written unto you who believe in the name of the Son of God [Jesus] that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.”
You can be saved and know that you are going to Heaven now. It rests totally on receiving Jesus […]

Why We Must Be Born Again
Why We Must Be Born Again

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

“Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
(John 3:3)

Did you know it is possible to be very religious and yet lost? Consider Nicodemus, who came to Jesus one night in Jerusalem (John 3:1-9). Nicodemus was a Pharisee. Men in […]

A Faith That Saves

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

“I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day” (2 Timothy 1:12b NKJV).
The apostle Paul was asked one night, “What must I do to be saved?” He answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved,” […]

Why Repentance Is Necessary

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3,5 NKJV). 

Jesus made this statement in verse 3 and then repeated it in verse five. That makes it doubly sure.

Later He told of a rich man who died and was surprised to be tormented in the fires of hell (Luke 16:23-26). Jesus quoted […]

What Will You Do With Jesus?

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

”Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus, who is called Christ?’ ” (Matthew 27:22 NKJV).
This is the most important question ever asked, “What shall I do with Jesus?” Have you answered this question in your life? Your answer will determine your happiness on earth and your eternal destiny as well. 

Why […]

The Love of God

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16 NKJV).
GOD LOVES YOU. Bible is God’s love letter to everyone in the world, including you and me. However, there is a problem. We are all sinners and God […]