Perseverance of the saints – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Haggai 1:13-15, The Divine Enablement for Obedience

There is a beautiful passage in Philippians 2:13, which says (my translation), “For it is God who produces in you both the willing and the working of His good pleasure.” God makes us willing to do

19: Common Ways the Holy Spirit Manifests Himself in All Believers – Sanctifying

He is the “Holy” Spirit and it is God’s great purpose that His people become holy, so the Holy Spirit is tasked with the job of making each believer holy. Here’s how the apostle Paul puts it: Romans

Does 1 Corinthians 6 teach that you can lose your salvation?

Question: I read 1 Corinthians 6. It was talking about lawsuits. I was confused at verses 9-11. Can salvation be lost? I don’t think it can but needed some clarification. Answer: The passage reads, “Do

How do you deal with the difficulties of John 5:25-29?

Question: John 5:25-29 reads, “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father

Should I be a Calvinist or an Arminian?

Question: My friend says that at our church we are not Calvinists. I say we are, we just don’t believe all the points of Calvinism. Could you please describe the degrees of Calvinism and the denominations

Can a believer change his core beliefs?

Question: The other night I had a conversation with some people that dwelled around true belief and insincere intentions. One party was of the opinion that a person’s core beliefs, whatever those are,

Would Jesus Forsake a Believer Who Worships Other Gods?

Question: According to Hosea 5:6, 9-11, and 14 God withdraws, removes protection, pours out wrath, tears to pieces because He is ticked off at Israel’s spirit of prostitution. Is it fair to say, even

Can a Homosexual Be a Christian?

Question: Can a man claim to be a Christian and still be a homosexual? I just happened to hear some guys talking about that and I thought it was very interesting, even though I believe I know the answer

How Do You Answer Arminian Claims That Believers Can Lose Their Salvation?

Question: There are Arminians who say to me that in the Bible we find proofs that a person who is saved can lose salvation. For example in Luke 8,13 they say to me that there are people who believe only

Can We Be Booted Out of Heaven Like Satan Was?

Question: Were angels created on the first day when God made the heavens and earth? Or do we know when they were created? Also, if Lucifer could be kicked out of heaven, is the reason we can’t be

Everlasting Covenant – Genesis 17:1-8

An unconditional covenant does not mean that there are not conditions for being in relationship with God. Covenant stipulations that must be fulfilled by those in covenant with God determine whether

Saved People Afterward Destroyed – Jude 1:5

The letter of Paul to the Galatians is an expression of Paul’s shock and dismay that people he had led to Christ were so “quickly” led astray into a false gospel (Galatians 1:6). We,

If Anyone Among You Wanders – James 5:19-20

James mentions bringing back a sinner from his wandering. You perhaps can imagine just how sensitive such a quest can be. You have to be loving and truthful, which may be hurtful. You have to be

Vessels of Dishonor or Honor – 2 Timothy 2:20-26

In Scripture the word “church” has several connotations. It can refer to the universal church of all true believers in heaven and earth. It can refer to the church in the world. It can

Present Yourself to God as One Approved – 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Not everyone who claims to be a Christian, is a Christian. Christians demonstrate that they are Christians by persevering in the true faith and doctrine, in love for other believers, and in obedience

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