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Must a Christian Work So As Not To Lose Salvation?

Must a Christian Work So As Not To Lose Salvation?

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Must a Christian work, or make effort, so as not to lose salvation? Many people who believe in the doctrine of “eternal security” don’t think so. They say all you have to do is believe in Jesus, and “once saved, always saved”, and that your Christian works are completely irrelevant to your salvation.  But what does the Bible say? Let’s find out.

Can you lose salvation?
Must a Christian put forth any effort so as not to lose salvation?

“Work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.” (2 Pt 1:10 NLT) The Bible does not say we’re saved by works. However, a “called and chosen” Christian can “fall away” if he does not “work hard.” read more

Healings – For Christians, Non-Christians, or Who?

Healings – For Christians, Non-Christians, or Who?

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Many Christians firmly believe that they or someone they know, or know of, have been miraculously healed. Are healings for Christians today, or for non-Christians, or both?

“This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will”—Hebrews 2:3,4 NIV

In the first century, God gave the Apostles and some of their Christian associates the power to heal. But who did they heal? Were these healings performed on other Christians, or on non-Christians? Or were both healed? Let’s examine the Bible to find out. read more

Modern Baal Worship or Calf Worship

Modern Baal Worship or Calf Worship

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Chart of Modern Baal Worship or Calf Worship 

Nationalism Bible
Our way of life depends on the nation, which is “the source of blessings and good things” Jeremiah 8:9; James 1:17; James 5:17; 2 Kings 17:1; 2 Kings 18:20-45; Daniel 4:17; Daniel 5:21; Acts 17:26; Matthew 5:45; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 47:8; Psalm 99:1-2
Allegiance (worship) to, or of, the nation practiced, along with worship of God of the Bible and materialism Isaiah 42:8; Exodus 20:3-4; 1 Kings 14:22-24; 1 Kings 16:31-33; Exodus 32:1; Exodus 32:4-7; Acts 17:7 NLT; Hebrews 13:15 NLT; 1 John 3:23 NLT; 5:13 NLT; 1 John 5:21
Rampant immorality normalized 1 Corinthians 10:6-8; 1 Kings 14:22-24; 1 Kings 22:46; 2 Kings 23:7; Hosea 4:12-14 – Idolatry leads to fornication
Child sacrifice (abortion, war dead glorified) 2 Kings 16:3; 2 Kings 17:14-17; 2 Kings 3:27; Jeremiah 19:4-8; 1 Kings 12:21; 1 Kings 14:30; 1 Kings 15:6-7
Extreme violence sanctioned 2 Kings 21:1-6; 2 Kings 24:3-4; Zephaniah 1:4-9; 1 Kings 16:31-33; 1 Kings 18:19; 1 Kings 21:11-19; 1 Kings 21:26
False prophets – speaks lies; lying rulers and religious leaders 1 Kings 19:19; 1 Kings 22:6; 2 Kings 1:2; Matthew 24:11,24; Titus 1:16; 2 Peter 2:1-3
Healing Miracles – What Does the Bible Say?

Healing Miracles – What Does the Bible Say?

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“Lord, Lord, did we not . . . in your name perform many miracles”—Matthew 7:22 NIV

The gift of healing was given by God on occasion in the Bible as a demonstration of his power to perform miracles. But can miracles come from a bad source? In the book of Exodus, the priests of Egypt were able to perform miracles similar to those performed through Moses and Aaron (Exodus 7:8-12). In Deuteronomy, God’s people were warned about those who practice divination and sorcery (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). read more

Are People Divinely Healed Today?

Are People Divinely Healed Today?

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God can do all things that are good! But are people divinely healed today?

Are people still healed today?
Does divine healing still happen today?

“With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) Just because God CAN do all things does not mean he actually DOES all things, at all times.

“Large crowds came to Him, bringing with them those who were lame, crippled, blind, mute, and many others, and they laid them down at His feet, and He healed them. So the crowd marveled as they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing, and the glorified the God of Israel” (Matthew 15:30,31 NASB). There is no doubt that many were miraculously healed by Jesus and his apostles. Does this mean that people are miraculously healed today? Well, do we see ‘the mute being made to speak, the crippled healed,  the lame enabled to walk, blind people’s sight restored, etc.’? — No, we don’t! read more

Overpopulation – a justified excuse to murder the unborn?

Overpopulation – a justified excuse to murder the unborn?

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Is “overpopulation” an excuse to murder the unborn?

The short answer is “no!” Murder is never justified by God.

Overpopulation doesn't justify abortion
Is overpopulation an excuse that justifies abortion?

“For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come – sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.  All these evils come from inside and defile a person.” (Mark 7:21-23)

Using “overpopulation” as an excuse to murder the unborn is no more valid an excuse than starting a war to reduce population. Why not start fires to kill people to reduce population? Why bother with putting older and disabled people in long term care homes? Why not just execute them to reduce population? read more

Salvation Through Faith – What About Christian Works?

Salvation Through Faith – What About Christian Works?

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“Faith without works is dead”—James 2:26

In our previous article on salvation, we established that the Bible does not support the eternal salvation (or “once saved, always saved”) doctrine. So how is a Christian saved? Is it by doing good deeds and refraining from doing bad things? Is salvation attained by Christian works? Or is it by faith alone? If by faith alone, then where do Christian works fit in? Let’s see what the Bible has to say on this matter.

Christian works
Do Christian works produce salvation, or does salvation produce Christian works?

“Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done.” (Ephesians 2:9 NLT) The same verse in the NIV says that salvation is “not by works.” So obviously, the Bible says our own works cannot save us. It is not saying that as Christians, we should not be doing good works. Rather, it is saying that salvation is not attained simply by doing good works. read more

Eternal Security: Once Saved, Always Saved?

Eternal Security: Once Saved, Always Saved?

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Many modern Christians believe in the doctrine known as “eternal security” (commonly known as “once saved, always saved”). But is this belief scriptural? Let’s allow the scriptures to speak for themselves.

eternal security
Is the doctrine of eternal security supported by the Bible?

“I mention it that you may be saved.” (John 5:34 NIV). Salvation is not guaranteed to everyone, or anyone. See Matthew 7:21-23.

“For in this hope we were saved” (Romans 8:24 NIV). “It is by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:5).  As these verses show, in one sense, salvation is past tense. read more

Is Nationalism Idolatry?

Is Nationalism Idolatry?

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Nationalism can be defined as loyalty and devotion to a nation, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Nationalism often involves exalting one’s own nation above all others, and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations. There is nothing wrong with loving the area in which one lives. Respecting and obeying the laws of the land is required by Almighty God himself (Romans 13:1-7). But is nationalism for Christians? If we examine the Bible carefully, do we find that nationalism could be considered idolatry? read more

Christians, Pollution, and Climate Change

Christians, Pollution, and Climate Change

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climate change
Should Christians be concerned with pollution and climate change?

With soaring, record high global temperatures, floods, fires, droughts, melting ice, sea level rise, and other climate extremes and disruptions in the news every day, should Christians be concerned about pollution and climate change? Some Christians feel that they are definitely saved, and bound for heaven, and that God will destroy the earth with fire, wrongly interpreting “fire” in 2 Peter 3:7,10 literally.. Therefore, they feel no sense of responsibility to take care of the earth. Others feel so strongly about the climate change problem that they become climate activists, and protest about climate change in various ways, even going to extremes in some cases, even to the point of risking their lives for the climate. Is this how God wants us to think and act? While the Bible does not use the terms “climate change,” “pollution,” “global warming,” etc., we can gain insight into God’s thinking by examining various Bible statements and principles. read more

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