The claim that sin is hereditary, and as such all are born in sin because of Adam’s sin, is taught in part by using the text of Romans 5:12-21. Necessarily springing from such logic used in that interpretation is the concept of universalism – all men are saved through Christ just as all men were …
Continue reading One man’s disobedience and one Man’s obedienceThe “day of the Lord” was used in the Old Testament in reference to days of destruction, revenge, punishment, and also deliverance. It is used in the New Testament to refer to the second coming of Christ when He will judge the world – sentencing everlasting punishment to evil doers, and everlasting salvation to the …
Continue reading Sermon: The Day of the Lord“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek” (Romans 1:16). God’s power is infinite. There is not anyone that He does not have the ability to save. A look at the …
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church suggests sin can be separated into two categories regarding severity: [1861] “MORTAL sin is a radical possibility of human freedom, as is love itself. It results in the loss of charity and the privation of sanctifying grace, that is, of the state of grace. If it is not redeemed …
Continue reading The Patternists: Venial and Mortal Sins?“For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Salvation is impossible without God. We have needs which God graciously supplies. This sermon lists a few. Ppt: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Outline: The World’s Need and God’s Supply Download: mp3
Continue reading Sermon: The World’s Need and God’s SupplyIn order to inherit the promises of God, we must have great faith and patience. Just as the Hebrew writer instructed, “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and …
Continue reading Sermon: Through Faith and PatienceFor the Christian, prayer is extremely important. It is a vital facet of our lives if we wish to grow spiritually. One element of prayer is intercession – praying to God on someone’s behalf. This lesson emphasizes the two intercessory prayers Paul made on the Ephesians’ behalf. Ppt: Paul’s Intercessory Prayers for the Ephesians Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: Paul’s Intercessory Prayers for the EphesiansThe Bible is clear about the necessity of baptism in the plan of salvation. Yet, the denominational world refuses to accept this fact as they preach the error of “faith only.” They turn to Bible passages which concern salvation that do not explicitly mention baptism. However, they fail to realize that baptism is implied in …
Continue reading Sermon: Where in this passage is baptism?As we strive to please God and get to heaven, the Devil continues to lay traps before us. God has promised to keep us, so that we may not stumble. This sermon discusses some ways in which God keeps His children. Ppt: He Is Able To Keep You Outline: He Is Able To Keep You …
Continue reading Sermon: He Is Able To Keep YouThere are many reasons as to why one should follow Christ. This sermon lists a few. Ppt: Why I should become a Christian Outline: Why I should become a Christian Download: mp3
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