Whether it be the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, the imperfect knowledge of Christ exhibited by Saul, The Eunuch and Cornelius prior to their exposure to the gospel of Christ, or the Lukewarmness of the Laodiceans, just being “religious” does not guarantee salvation.
The Bible is very clear concerning allegiances. Either one is for God or against God. This not only defines ones association, but also his eternal standing. The friend, servant, wise, who gives allegiance to God is saved; the enemy, foolish individual is lost.
The twelfth chapter of Romans gives a list of characteristics, identifying the ideal for a Christian.
Paul’s letter to the Philippians, though penned under difficult circumstances, resonates with the joy Paul had in his fellowship with the Philippians in the preaching of the gospel, and their common heritage as the redeemed. It teaches us that there is reason to rejoice in our faith, regardless of the circumstances of life.
Christianity is in direct opposition to the philosophies of men, including the Postmodern world, the Eastern/Mysticism World, the Atheistic World, the Agnostic World and the Scientific World.
Humanism is a real danger to the faith of our children. It is a direct attack upon God, that unfortunately takes place to often in what many consider to be the safest of places, the classroom. Christian parents, beware!
Normally, when people go church shopping they look to find a church they like. They approach the process in the wrong way. Ultimately, it must be understood that the most important thing is finding the church God wants, not the one we want.
When we emphasize the necessity of obedience and fidelity to God’s word, a world that looks only superficially will sometimes call us Pharisees. The resemblance is only superficial. The true Christian’s service is God-centric, not centered on self.
Each of us are personally accountable for our actions before God. We must be diligent to “keep ourself”. This necessitates purity in heart, tongue and action.
Brethren, we live in a world where immorality is the rule rather than the exception. It is a challenge to keep ourselves pure, and we must maintain diligence to present ourselves acceptable to God in our time.
An introduction to Christian Apologetics. The first lesson in an occasional series examining the evidence for the Christian Faith.
The important question does not concern what the Jews did or did not do to Jesus. The important question is what any Jew (or Gentile) today will do with Jesus! Will you be obedient to Him as your Lord and Master? Or will you “crucify again for [yourself] the Son of God”? (Hebrews 6:6).
The Bible reveals the true purpose of living life. This is no secret, though many in the world do not understand that the reason for living is to, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.”
The only cure for the hypocrite is to conform his actual life to the ideal he seeks to portray to the elect. Anything less serves no lasting purpose. As the children of God, we are called to “…walk worthy of the calling with which you were called“ (Ephesians 4:1).
