Have you ever met anyone whose motives were unclear? Maybe they said the right things, but you had a sense they weren’t being honest and open with you? I think that’s true of false teachers. They tell you that you’re basically a good person, that if you work hard enough at doing good things, you …
Tag: Salvation
A Hundred Times Better
If I told you that I could give you something that is one hundred times better than what you have, would you take me up on my offer? Of course, you would! That’s what we call a “no-brainer!” Did you know that Jesus made that same offer? The question is, do we believe Him? In …
Is There Oil In Your Lamp?
I’ve always found the parable of the ten virgins (or bridesmaids) in Matthew 25:1-13 to be quite sad. This parable is sandwiched between two others that also give insight into how His followers are to live in anticipation of His return. In Matthew 24:42-51, the servant fails to watch for the Master’s return and lives …
Are You Wearing Your Wedding Garments?
How would you feel if you planned a fancy dinner for a large number of your family and friends, but no one showed up? You sent out personal invitations, prepared a wonderful meal, decorated your house, and purchased gifts for each person invited. When everything was ready, you waited by the door with anticipation of …
Have You Done Enough To Get Into Heaven?
I had a terrifying experience as a teenager. I had traveled with a good friend’s family to visit some of their friends. Her dad was a preacher and had been asked to speak at a revival. While there, the daughter of these friends woke me up in the middle of the night. Apparently, we were …
The Way Of The Word 