Understanding “grace” is essential in the life of a professing Christian. Understanding it accurately makes a significant difference in having a growing relationship with Christ and victorious God-glorifying life. Grace is one of the most essential concepts in the Bible. John Gresham Machen says, “The very centre and core of the whole Bible is the doctrine of …
Why does God answer when people come to Him with idols in their hearts (Ezekiel 14:4-5)?
Ezekiel 14:4-5 “Therefore speak to them and say to them, Thus says the Lord GOD: Any one of the house of Israel who takes his idols into his heart and sets the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and yet comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him as he comes with …
Questions on Matthew 27:52-53 (the resurrection of saints, captivity, Sheol, Hades)
Question: In Mathew 27:52-53, the Bible says that when Christ died on the cross, graves were opened, and many of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. Where these saints still captives of the devil? What were the criteria of Old Testament righteousness, and why were these saints still captives? I thought they were …
What are the spiritual blessings mentioned in Ephesians 1:3?
In Ephesians 1:3, we are told, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” This passage encourages us by saying that we are blessed in Christ with “every spiritual blessing” in heavenly places. Not only that, but as we …
Devotion to Mary?
Frank Fulop – 1 November 2012 I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols. (Isaiah 42:8) (NLT) Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. (Matthew 6:13) Have you ever heard of apparitions of Mary on …