Some people have worked out that, according to Bible chronology, Adam’s time was some 6,000 years ago. They combine that with the 6 “days” of creation to reject the Bible’s account in the face of considerable evidence that the planet and some of its peoples have histories which are much longer. I’ve encountered at least [...]
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
And on [...]
The keeper of the prison at Philippi asked Paul and his companions that very question. The answer is a stumbling block to many; it is deceptively simple (Acts 16:31):
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
People forget that the scripture was not written in English, even [...]
When writing about the sanctification of the Spirit, I remembered the misconception that some people have about 1 Corinthians. 13:10 which states
But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
I’ve heard it said (by a person professing to be a Christian) that the scripture there [...]
The title is taken from 2 Thessalonians 2:13 cited in the previous post. That verse mentions “salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth”. We see there two elements the same as (or, if you will, similar to) those mentioned in John 4:23 (cited in the first post) which [...]
This is how Peter described God’s people (1 Peter 2:9):
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
I see there the words ‘chosen’ and ‘called’. John records [...]
Michael’s comment merits a post rather than a simple reply. Thanks for the comment, by the way. Michael says
It still seems pretty obvious to me (from the verses you quoted) that Christianity is the way that is “straight” and “narrow”
The nub of his comment is the word ‘Christianity’ and my use of [...]
I want to set some thoughts down. Some 20 years and 5 months ago I was baptised, having received the gift of the Holy Spirit 8 years previously. I was fortunate to have been led to a group of true believers. I am not a Pastor or elder of the fellowship.
One thing that [...]
