Category Archives for Salvation

Two Advent Stories in Isaiah

At Christmas time, Christians celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, into the world as a man through the virgin birth. We remember the two advent stories in Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 1:18–2:12. We reflect on the humble birth of our Savior by the virgin Mary, His being laid in a manger because there was […]

How Fruitful is Your Soul Garden?

The Seed and the Soil The Parable of Mark 4:26-29 “And He (Jesus) said, ‘So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth […]

Why Did God Forsake Jesus?

“My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” These words, spoken by Jesus about the ninth hour as He hung on the cross, are recorded in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. I was reminded of the words of Christ as I read these words from the book of Jeremiah: “Thou hast forsaken Me, saith […]

Titus 3:5 – God Saves Us By the Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Spirit

Titus 3-5 God Saved Us by Regeneration and Renewal

God Saves By His Mercy – NOT Our Works! Titus 3:5 You have read it, memorized it, and even quoted it in sharing the gospel. But have you ever really studied this verse and considered everything it says? Many people understand the first part of the verse: “Not by works of righteousness which we have […]

The 3rd Advent Story

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The timing of this post may seem strange since Christmas was a week ago and it is now New Year’s Day. Like many of you I was busy with end of year activities and spending time with family. I just did not have time until today. But God laid […]

How to Connect With God

We live in a socially connected world. Yet many people still feel empty and alone. Are you one of them? If you are, then I have great news for you! The God who created you wants to connect with you! The way to connect with God is through a personal relationship with His Son, […]

Be Reasonable – Fear God and Repent – Isaiah 1:15-31

Isaiah 1:18 - Come Now and Let Us Reason Together, saith the LORD

Isaiah Preached to a Rebellious and Sinful People The prophet Isaiah was called by God to warn God’s people of the coming judgment for their sin. He was to call them to repentance, even though they would not listen. God was tired of their going through the religious motions of Temple worship, while their lives were immersed in sin […]

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