Noah and Lot were both saved by God before destruction was visited on the whole earth and on Sodom. But what are the similarities and differences we can find from the Bible about these two stories to help us get a clearer picture of the state of humanity and even righteous people in the end … Continue reading Comparing God’s salvation of Noah and Lot – Both righteous but different ๐๐พ
Tag: Salvation
Lessons from Hezekiah: how to get God to turn your situation around quickly. ๐๐พ๐ก
2 Kings 18:5-7, 2 Chronicles 29:36 The Bible says that of all the kings of Judah, there was none like Hezekiah who held fast to God and obeyed His commandments. In fact, God so loved His obedience that He extended His life by 15 yrs (2 Kings 20)! Even when he had pride towards the … Continue reading Lessons from Hezekiah: how to get God to turn your situation around quickly. ๐๐พ๐ก
Understanding the three steps in salvation: justification, sanctification and glorification ๐ฟ
Romans 2:13; Romans 3:20-26, 28, 31; James 2:21, 24-25 1) Justification is redemption from the curse of sin. This means that because all have sinned and are condemned to death, we are saved from this curse by being justified or declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God. Itโs a gift … Continue reading Understanding the three steps in salvation: justification, sanctification and glorification ๐ฟ
Salvation of ‘Israel’
Daniel 9:27 Jesus ministry lasted 3.5 yrs. His death (spring of AD 31) on the cross brought an end to the ceremonial sacrifices and offerings (evidenced in the splitting of the veil in the temple). These sacrifices were shadows i.e. they pointed to Christโs death as part of Godโs plan of redemption. Jesus instruction in … Continue reading Salvation of ‘Israel’
Should we keep the โlawโ? What is the handwriting of ordinances and are they same as the Ten Commandments?
Colossians 2:14-17 To fully understand the Bible, we need to compare scripture with scripture to reach a holistic understanding - Is 28:10; 2 Tim 2:15. When the New Testament uses the word โlawโ, what is it referring to? Iโll start explaining this using Col 2:14-17. The main question is - What is the handwriting of … Continue reading Should we keep the โlawโ? What is the handwriting of ordinances and are they same as the Ten Commandments?