Tag Archives: sin

The Privilege of Access to God

Hebrews 10:19 “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,” Here are three things that can be seen from this verse: The Nature of the Throne “the holiest” Before any believer can ever come before God in prayer, it needs to be remembered that no human has any natural… Read More »

The Light That God Gives

Genesis 1:3 “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” The word “light” in the Bible makes an interesting study. The above verse is the first reference to “light” in the Bible. The verse before this one reveals that there was only darkness before God created light (vs. 2). It is also… Read More »

The Only Kind of Righteousness That Saves

Romans 10:3,4 “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.” Many religions claim to offer a way to be able to please God. As… 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 »

God Created It All

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” The very first verse of the Bible explains many things. If people would just take God at His word – starting with creation – it would settle so many questions. Where did we come from? God made mankind – not evolution. It is… Read More »

How to Be Happier Next Year – According to the Bible (Pt. II)

Yesterday, I mentioned that God is a God of joy. When people are right with God and sin is confessed and he or she is willing to do God’s will, that there will be joy in the heart. This is because the joy of the Holy Spirit will overflow the heart of the believer. Getting… Read More »

The Angel’s Message to the Shepherds

Luke 2:8-12 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for,… Read More »