Tag: gospel
The Two Salvations of the New Testament (Recognizing the second salvation and why it matters today)
Did you know that there are not one, but two salvations discussed in the New Testament Scriptures? Yep, that’s right. I’m going to show you. And seeing this should raise important questions for us, which I’ll explain. … Welcome to the 32nd post in my series of rethinking Christian eschatology. Because these posts build upon…
Want to Understand the End Times, Jesus’ Second Coming, the Judgment and the Resurrection? (Learn the shocking truth on the Bible’s most widely misunderstood teachings)
Have you ever had a message burning within you that you had to share but didn’t know where to begin? Yeah, that’s me right now. I have wrestled so hard with where to begin that I’ve fallen into analysis paralysis and the message is just sitting there percolating. Frustrated at myself, I decided to just…
Why ‘American Christianity’ is Failing (And How We Can Fix It) [part 1]
You can feel it, can’t you? You know it’s true. The evidence is all around us. “American Christianity” is failing. We can all sense it. Turn on the TV. Browse the news online. Scroll through your Facebook timeline. Just visit a public school or university. America is becoming an increasingly secular nation, one with less…
Why ‘American Christianity’ is Failing (And How We Can Fix It) [part 2]
This is part two of a three-part article on why ‘American Christianity’ is failing. Read part 1 here for the introduction and Societal Factors. In this part, we examine the Spiritual Factors involved with the struggles of Christianity in America. Spiritual Factors The societal factors, while important, are merely the symptoms. Too often (and primarily due…
Why ‘American Christianity’ is Failing (And How We Can Fix It) [part 3]
This is the conclusion of a three-part article on why ‘American Christianity’ is failing. Read part 1 here. In this post, we examine what can be done to strengthen Christianity in America. What Can We Do to Help? I told you I wouldn’t sugar coat this. But I don’t want to leave you depressed or with…
5 Simple Yet Powerful Lessons I Learned from My First Sermon
Last week Dad brought me the cassette tape pictured with this article. It contains the recording of my first ever sermon. The date was January 29, 1995, Mom’s birthday weekend. I was 14 years old. Fourteen! Looking back on that experience 21 years ago, as of this writing, and the month of preparation leading up…
Today My Son Became GOD’s Son (Celebrating my son becoming a Christian)
It’s been a crazy week. Four people I know died, including my grandfather. My grandfather, who we affectionately called Papa, was 86 years old. He battled congestive heart failure and a host of other issues over the past few years and his body finally gave out. He and my grandmother were married for 68 years.…
Top 10: Reasons I Believe the Bible is GOD’s Word
Many people wonder if the Bible can be trusted. Is it really divine or a collection of stories, fairy tales, myths and legends meant to appease some innate need for religion. The Bible plainly states that faith is required in order to please GOD (see Hebrews 11:6). Therefore, we can rest assured that the Bible…
