“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4) In these days of relativism, situational ethics, and changing mores, it does a Christian good to note the many things in Scripture we can know, things we can count on, things that do not… Read More Things We Know

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) In the final book of the Bible occur seven great “I am” assertions by the glorified Christ, all speaking of His ultimate victory. However, in the book of… Read More Christ in Suffering And Triumph

If God does require of the sinner – dead in sin – that he should take the first step, then He requires just that which renders salvation as impossible under the gospel as ever it was under the law, seeing man is as unable to believe as he is to obey, and is just as… Read More The First Step

“Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and… Read More Is Faith in God Reasonable?

Sanctification as a work of Grace God knows beforehand that our growth in holiness is progressive and often accompanied by defeat. Therefore, since we are part of His family, God the Father evaluates our progress by taking in consideration our heavenly position of perfectness in Christ. This is amazing grace! (Colossians 1:1-2). We all know… Read More Fundamentals…(Part 8) Sanctification as a work of Grace

Sanctification as a continual process There is a growth process in holiness in a Christian’s life. We have to remember that our model is Christ Himself. Thus the normal process of sanctification is a continual process. (Philippians 3:12,13) 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I… Read More Fundamentals…(Part 7) Sanctification as a continual process

The stages of sanctification: past, present, and future Our past is purified/cleaned of our past sins. In the present, we are being purified of our present sins. And in the future we will be purified of the future sins we will commit. God the Father desires for us to sin as little as possible. And… Read More Fundamentals…(Part 6) The Stages of Sanctification

The nature of sanctification: purity and separation Sanctification comprises of two foundational elements. The first is inner purity. (Psalm 66:18). The second element of sanctification is separation from a worldly entourage and sinful practices. This implies separation from false believers in the church. (1 John 2:15). (2 Timothy 3:5). Separating oneself is not just for the sake… Read More Fundamentals…(Part 5) The Nature & Purpose of Sanctification

Agonizing in battle against sin Soon after becoming a Christian, one will experience a growing number of attacks from the evil one. As the believer grows in Christ, he/she will come to learn that being well equipped with Biblical knowledge about sanctification and being strengthened by the Holy Spirit, he/she will have to do their… Read More Fundamentals…(Part 4) Agonizing in battle against sin