Has God already forgiven our future sins? In other words, are Christians forgiven of their past, present and future sins? It is asked: When did Jesus take our sins upon Himself? At the cross, of course. How many sins had we committed at that time? None of them; they were all future sins at that…
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Cases of Christians Who Fell Away
The New Testament not only contains many warnings about Christians falling away, but also contains actual cases of Christians who fell away. For example, Paul brought up several examples in his letters to his protégé Timothy: This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them…
Can a Christian Be Cut Off from Christ?
Can a Christian be “cut off” from Jesus Christ? Perhaps one of the most explanatory passages on salvation is Jesus’ teaching on the vine and branches in John 15:1-14. Clearly Jesus said, “If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw…
The True Grace of God
GRACE IS God’s good will, loving-kindness, and favor toward us. In His merciful kindness, God exerts his holy influence upon souls. With those who abide in Christ, grace teaches them, grace empowers them and grace kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtue. It is often said that grace is unmerited favor; this is true. Yet God’s grace is…
A Challenge from the Early Christians for John Piper and Jerry Falwell, Jr.
From the writings of the early Christians, I will in this article present a public challenge for John Piper and Jerry Falwell Jr. Both of these high-profile professing Christians have made recent statements about a very important issue. Piper has rightly criticized Falwell’s anti-Christ encouragement for students to get concealed carry gun permits to teach Muslims a lesson. But…