Adoption
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009The two perspectives of Eternal Salvation
There is only one salvation ever mentioned in scripture. This one salvation, however, does have two perspectives which must be rightly divided before the fullness of the glory of God can be revealed.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009What change occurs at regeneration?
At regeneration one is adopted by God as His child. At regeneration one is adopted by God as His child. During regeneration a change in ownership also occurs. And there is a loosening which occurs, the shackles are removed and the way of escape is made possible.
Thursday, March 19th, 20093 Types: Galatians 4
There are three (3) types which are used throughout the scriptures. They can be found as early as Genesis and are elsewhere in the Old Testament, especially in Israel and the tabernacle. They are found in the teaching of Christ and in Paul’s epistles. This study demonstrates how Paul uses them in Galatians 4.
Monday, March 31st, 2008Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works
So often, so many think they can judge those who are regenerate by observing ones works, yet this passage teaches that works are not always manifested.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007Colossians 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son
At regeneration a person is rescued from the dominion of darkness and transfered to the dominion of Christ.
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007John 6 - I am that bread of life
When Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, he reveals a great truth in his rebuke of the tempter as He proclaims, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Ephesians 1:11-12 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance
The chosen of God, being predestinated to adoption, were also predestinated to receive an inheritance of eternal life and eternal salvation.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Ephesians 1:5-6 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children
The chosen of God were predestinated to be adopted as children, having been made acceptable by God to Himself by Jesus Christ. This is the core of free grace.
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Hebrews 12:11 unto them which are exercised thereby
Not all of God’s children are excercised by His chastening, not all are affected and learn to be obedeint.
Tuesday, October 16th, 20071 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
We love Him, because He first loved us. God acted first by forgiving His chosen people of their sins by providing a lamb without blemish to atone for their sins.
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Does Salvation result from Works or from Faith?
The key to properly understanding the salvation of God is in the inheritance. Salvation is taken possession of by both works and faith, but only if we have already received salvation by grace.
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate…
God did choose, did predestinate, did regenerate, and then offered the liberty of becoming the sons of God.
Friday, July 27th, 2007John 1:12-13 To them gave he power to become the sons of God
Most of Israel rejected Jesus as the Christ. Others accepted Him as the Christ, but did not believe in Him, while others did. It was to these last two groups that Jesus gave the liberty to become “sons” of God. These are “sons” not by the offering of sacrifice, the inclination of the human nature, or by the choice of moral excellence, but because they have been taught of God through the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007Is Obedience a Condition of Salvation?
Is Obedience a Condition of Salvation? That depends upon which aspect of salvation is under consideration. A proper understanding of the inheritance can aid in understanding the two aspects of salvation.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father draw him
Jesus was in fact stating that no man can come to Him, no one can convert, unless the Father first delivers the person into Christ’s care by rescuing him from the power of darkness, which is the second birth or regeneration.
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007Ephesians 2:8 For by Grace are you saved through faith…
The obedient children of God are presently saved by grace through faith, because the reward which they receive presently, is an earnest of the gift given freely from God.
Friday, April 13th, 2007A visualization of the Salvation Process
The vast majority of God’s children have been lead into bondage by their shepherds. They have fallen victims to the teachings that they must believe, attend church regularly, give money, volunteer, etc… in order to prove they have achieved eternal salvation. If they do not perform they are considered as those who were not truly saved and are heading for eternal damnation. This is exactly the same teaching of the Pharisees and exactly what Christ’s and the Apostles preached against. Find out the truth and be set free from this bondage.
Sunday, February 4th, 2007A Puppy Story
A short story of a puppy illustrating the life of a child of God.
Sunday, February 4th, 2007Salvation - Eternal vs. Temporal
Salvation - Eternal vs. Temporal is a study that examines the concept of salvation provided in the present as opposed to that which we receive when our time here has ended.
Sunday, February 4th, 2007John 6 Living Forever vs. Having Eternal Life
Living Forever vs. Having Eternal Life is a study of Jesus’ teachings concerning the eating of the bread and the drinking of His blood found in John 6.