We are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. (Hebrews 10:39) Faith is what keeps us from falling away. The moment we stop believing that God’s Word contains absolute truth and is the final authority on all the issues of life is …
Secured To Endure
Yesterday I touched on the topic of eternal security, and why it’s so important to settle this question for the benefit of our spiritual growth. Hebrews 7-10 gives us even more assurance as the writer repeatedly reminds us of the effectiveness of our high priest, Jesus’ death on the cross … once for all. Hebrews …
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
Hebrews 6:1-8 – Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. And this we will do, if God permits. For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and …
The Wisest Arithmetic
This was shared by a friend, and it is so good I wanted to post it here as well. Such good words to think about, no matter how old we are! It is entitled, “The Wisest Arithmetic.” Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom! (Psalm 90:12) I …
Resting While We Wait
The other day we were chatting with a sweet couple. We were discussing the challenges of sharing the gospel and how it can be spiritually and physically exhausting to intentionally spend time with people who do not know the Lord. It’s kind of odd, actually. We love the people around us who do not believe …