The topic of perseverance has come up several times lately in our church. One Bible elective has been going through Hebrews, which opened discussion. Then I preached a little bit about it from Mark 13:1-13 this past Sunday, which raised a few questions about it. As you all probably know by now, I hold a … Continue reading On Perseverance After Last Sunday’s Sermon
You know what being "born again" is, right? It's a biblical phrase that refers to the spiritual regeneration of people through the gospel of Jesus. It's what Jesus said must happen to Nicodemus if he were to be able to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). It's what God said He would do to … Continue reading Six Marks of Being Born Again (part 1)
Assurance of salvation is a real issue for some. It can be paralyzing. Knowing your sin and God's holiness is a great thing. But having a seemingly constant dread in the back of your mind of whether or not you're saved is . . . not great. There is lots to be said about this … Continue reading One Key for Assurance of Salvation
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