John begins his first epistle discussing the need for salvation. He is speaking in the opening of this epistle (i.e. 1 John 1) particularly to a sect called the Gnostics,…
Paul argues that the Gospel is to be proclaimed void of human wisdom. The preacher is not to impress his audience with his oratory skills i.e. how well he talks…
In Colossians 1:24, Paul says, "I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh WHAT IS LACKING IN THE AFFLICTIONS OF CHRIST, for the sake…
There are some who teach that pastoring is for men alone. This idea is based off two texts in the New Testament, primarily. The first is found in 1 Timothy…
Bible critics are often quick to point out Leviticus 11:3-6 in a bid to disparage the concept of Bible inerrancy. This concept affirms that the Bible contains no errors whatsoever…
Peter speaks here of suffering for the Gospel's sake. Vs. 12 says, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some…
Peter explains the missionary work of Noah here, whilst explaining the sacrifice of Jesus for sins. Vs. 18 says, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the…
Hebrews 12:24 says that believers have come to "Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and TO THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING THAT SPEAKS BETTER THINGS THAN THAT OF ABEL." The…
The writer of the Book of Hebrews has both unbelieving and believing Jews in mind, as he writes. To the believing, he writes encouragements. To the unbelieving, he writes warnings…
Hebrews 11:4 says, "By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain..." In Abel we find the FIRST example of justification by faith, and in Cain an…