Tag Archives: faith

Standing Fast Through Faith in the Promises

I John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” True salvation comes only through faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). It is the door to salvation because it trusts in what God has revealed to us about salvation in the Bible. Christ died… Read More »

Memorial Day – a Day to Remember Those Who Paid So Much for Our Freedom

Hebrews 11:13,14 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.” Although most people look at… Read More »

The Potential of Prayer in the Life of the Believer

Matthew 17:20 “And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Most everyone that is a believer… Read More »

Still Growing in Grace?

II Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.” Every now and then, we, as believers need a reality check. It is easy to slow down and possibly… Read More »

Developing a Calm Heart in a Time of Trouble

John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” Before the crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples that He was going to leave them. He was going to go away and they could not follow Him now, He said. They were perplexed and did not understand. There are also… Read More »

Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?

Matthew 4:17 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Every now and then, someone will claim that repentance is no longer needed in order to be saved. They will say that all that is necessary is to believe on Jesus Christ and He… Read More »

There Are Only Two Kinds of Religion in the World

Every religion in the world has as its foundation one of two principles. The believer in any religion will either get to Heaven by what they do or by what someone else has done for them. There really is no alternative. Most religions declare that if you follow a certain set of guidelines, rules, or… Read More »

What Does the Bible Mean When It Says “Ye Must Be Born Again”?

John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus made the above statement to a very religious man named Nicodemus. This man was one of the leaders of a religious group in Israel called the Pharisees.… Read More »