The question of Law and being saved by grace has a lot of discussions, and some believers find it difficult to reconcile Law and grace as they read through scripture. For example, Romans 2:13 says, “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who …
What is the difference between the spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15-16)?
Romans 8:15-16 “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,” To understand the meaning of the “spirit of bondage/slavery” and …
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Frank Fulop 24 February 2014 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb. (Revelation 19:9) Have you ever wondered in the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) (see also Luke 14:15-24), as the king invited anyone off the streets, the bad as well as the good, how is it that …
If God does not tempt us with evil, then why did He use an evil spirit to deceive Ahab?
Question:Can you help me understand the scripture God will not tempt us with evil? I’m only asking because He used evil to temp Ahab in the scripture. The question here relates to the event in 1 Kings 22, where God uses a lying spirit to deceive Ahab. In contrast, James 1:13 says, “Let no one say …
What does “the righteous shall live by faith” mean? (Romans 1:17)
Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” In this passage, we are taught that the “righteous shall live by faith.” The Apostle Paul is quoting from Habakuk 2:4, and as we read the passage, two subjects stand out. One …
Why did Jesus ask His disciples to buy swords in Luke 22:35-38?
Luke 22: 35-38 says, “And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his …