Tag Archives: salvation

The Permanent Seal of the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 1:13,14 “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his… Read More: The Permanent Seal of the Holy Spirit »

God’s Choice in Salvation

Ephesians 1:4,5 “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,” The Bible talks about people being… Read More: God’s Choice in Salvation »

The Spirit’s Quickening

Ephesians 2:1 “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:” It is good for believers to look back… Read More: The Spirit’s Quickening »

The Freedom That Jesus Gives

John 8:31,32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Here are some things that Jesus told His disciples as they listened to Him: I. Disciples Continue in… Read More: The Freedom That Jesus Gives »

Blessing or Cursing?

Deuteronomy 11:26,27 “Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day.” God has always wanted to bless His people. He loves to see His people happy and enjoying their relationship with Him. The world… Read More: Blessing or Cursing? »

The Bible Reveals the Key to Salvation

John 5:39,40 “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” I have the privilege of talking to many people about spiritual matters. It is amazing to me, with Bibles in most… Read More: The Bible Reveals the Key to Salvation »

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean?

Acts 4:33 “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.” Now that Easter is past, some may wonder whether the resurrection is all that important. The truth is that all the teachings of the Bible are meaningless unless Christ rose from… Read More: The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? »

The Reason for Us to Be a Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Paul first encourages believers to be a “living sacrifice” to God, and then he tells them why. He calls it a “reasonable service.” Many reasons could… Read More: The Reason for Us to Be a Living Sacrifice »

The Power of God to Save and Keep

I Peter 1:5 “Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” Many Christians are living a nearly joyless Christian life because they believe that their salvation depends on their enduring to the end. They may be working hard to resist some sins but… Read More: The Power of God to Save and Keep »