Where Did Old Testament Believers Go When They Died?
I always hear people say that Old Testament believers didn’t go straight to Heaven when they died. That they had to wait for Jesus to die on the cross and come and free them to take them to Heaven. Like they were “on hold.” But that leads me to think that regeneration didn’t happen until […]
Obey to Abide — John 15:10
The key to having eternal life is to believe in Jesus for it (John 3:16, 36; 5:24; 6:47). The key to having abundant life is to abide in Jesus for it. But how do you abide? Part of the answer is that you must obey. “If you keep My commandment, you will abide in My […]
Am I a Backslidden Christian or an Unbeliever
A friend sent me a 5-minute video by Dr. Jeremy Pierre, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. On September 17, 2017 in a show called Honest Answers, Pierre discussed the issue of assurance. You can watch the video by clicking here. Pierre only discusses two options: backslidden Christian or unbeliever. I […]
Are You Jesus’ Friend? — John 15:14-15
What does it mean to be Jesus’ friend? Is every believer a friend to Jesus? Is Jesus’ idea of friendship the same as the modern one? The answers to these questions might surprise you. They might even shock you. We find the answers in something Jesus said to the eleven apostles (Judas had left at […]
Is Final Salvation a Trojan Horse? — John Piper and Final Salvation
Legend has it that in the Trojan War the Greeks made a giant wooden horse, filled it with some Navy Seals, and rolled it up to the gates of Troy. When the people of Troy took it in, the soldiers came out at night, opened the gates, and the war was won with subterfuge. In […]
Eating Habits
My daughter, Scout, has been the easiest of the three children. She just turned 1 ½ years old. I’ve hardly had to teach her anything. She picks things up easily and makes good decisions for herself. For example, about five months ago, or so, I saw Scout take a forkful of food, bring it to […]
Was Jesus Able to Sin?
I received this question via email from SC: Was Jesus capable of sin but it was just easy for him to choose not to? Or was he incapable of sinning altogether because he’s perfect? And do you know why Angels are capable of sinning and falling? Are they not exactly perfect? I’m trying to better […]
Apply to Abide
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you…” (John 15:7) How can Jesus’ words abide in you? One way to do this is to take a truth that Jesus taught, learn to apply it to your situation, and then live accordingly. For example, Jesus taught us to pray: “Our Father who is […]
Christian, Don’t Be Deceived
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap…And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Gal 6:7, 9) As Paul closes the book of Galatians, he warns the readers that they should not be […]
Lazy Atheists
My kids are extremely lazy when it comes to looking for something they’ve lost. It could be a toy, or a shoe, or a cup of water, but the conversation always goes the same way. “Daddy, I’m thirsty.” “Where’s the cup I just gave you?” “I don’t know.” “Well, look for it.” The child will […]