Guys, Be an Example
The Bible often teaches the importance of following a good example. In Luke 6:40, the Lord says that a believer will become like the one he follows. The point is that you should carefully pick those you look up to. The Bible teaches the value of not only having a good example to follow, but […]
Why Do People Believe in the Rapture If the Word Isn’t Found in the Bible and Is a New Teaching?
The Left Behind books by Tim LaHaye and the movies based on those books brought a lot of attention to rapture theology. While many know about the Rapture, most professing Christians do not believe in it. Two major objections to the rapture position are 1) the word rapture is not found at all in the […]
Can a Believer Wander from the Truth?
A large segment of Evangelicalism maintains that a believer cannot wander from the truth. That would include wandering from doctrinal truth or falling into serious moral failure. Free Grace people understand that is not the case. The Bible clearly shows that a believer can fall into any sin or heresy. The Prodigal Son is a […]
Are All Believers Led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14)?
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Brad asks some super questions about the leading of the Holy Spirit as described in Rom 8:14: I read the book Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen. Regarding Romans 8:14, what does it mean to […]
“Do Not Forgive Them” (Isaiah 2:9)
In Isaiah 2, the prophet makes this surprising statement: Therefore, do not forgive them (Isa 2:9b). Judea was in rebellion, sinning against her God. Because of this, the Lord had forsaken His people, the house of Jacob (Is 2:6a). The Lord was no longer in fellowship with His chosen nation, nor was His protective hand […]
Is “Jesus” Always the Answer?
Most of us have heard the story of the Sunday school teacher who asked Johnny: “What is a gray animal with a bushy tail that hides nuts for the winter?” Johnny answers: “I know the answer is Jesus, but it sounds like a squirrel to me.” This anecdote is funny because “Jesus” is often the […]
What Are God’s Promises?
The word promise, when used as a noun, means “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” When used as a verb, it means “to pledge to do, bring about, or provide.” Some promises are conditional and some are unconditional. Let’s say you promise to take your kids to the bounce […]
“They Don’t Play in Orange County”
As I write this blog, a video is making the rounds on certain news channels as well as YouTube. I am sure many of you have seen it. The video starts with two young women going into various stores in California. They steal numerous items. When I was younger, my friends and I would sometimes […]
Is Worry a Sin?
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Phil 4:6-7). Working at the GES office, I have the privilege of taking questions from people […]
The Fifth Gospel
Most people have heard of the four Gospels––Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But did you know that many Bible students refer to the book of Isaiah as the Fifth Gospel? There are a variety of reasons for this nickname. Like Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the book of Isaiah speaks about the life of Christ. […]