Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction. 2 Thessalonians 2:3 In order to take apart this verse and understand ‘The Apostasy‘ let’s look at the context of this verse. Paul, Silvanus and Timothy are writing …
I protest, brethren, by the boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 1 Corinthians 15:31 As a Bible student, you try to have a consistent approach to Bible study. This means interpreting the text literally, historically and grammatically. God spoke to us using written communication. God wishes to …
Among those who believe in and preach a salvation by works, or who believe their security in Christ is conditioned upon their consistent performance of good deeds, there is probably no thought more prevalent to them than: I must keep on keeping on. I’ve got to hang in there until I meet the Lord. I’ve got …
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. As it is with any verse of Scripture, it is important to examine this verse in its context. Paul has been talking about the believer having God’s approval upon his or her life (v. 9), …
One salvation in Christ by grace in three tenses First Tense (past) For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men Titus 2:11 The grace of God has appeared – is in the past. This is true of every believer. The person was presented with the grace of God through the Gospel, …
Just as it is written, “JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED.” Romans 9:13 This verse is used as a proof text to show that God has mercy on some by pre-ordaining them to salvation (Jacob I loved) and not saving others (Esau I hated). In fact, all of Romans chapter 9 appears to be …
The real answer to why not continue in sin What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace might increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Romans 6:1-2 Paul’s answer is astounding. We generally think of reasons why not to sin; sin …
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. This well-known verse is often used when presenting the gospel to show that unsaved sinners will pay for their sin with eternal separation from God (death), and that they can escape that fate through the …
Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 This passage is often quoted by some who teach what is commonly called baptismal regeneration. Usually the teaching …
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Can a person be saved without a public demonstration, such as …
