Few passages are quoted more often in the discussion of predestination than Romans 8:29–30. Many readers are told this text proves that God predetermined who would believe and who would not — that our very act of faith was settled in advance. But that assumption quietly asks a question the passage itself is not answering….
Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers — Post 26 Warnings reveal what Scripture considers genuinely dangerous. They show where the real spiritual peril lies, what believers must watch for, and what unbelievers must respond to. For that reason, the Bible’s warnings are never accidental. They are deliberate, repeated, and consistent. Which makes one silence especially striking. Scripture never warns…
Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers — Post 23 Few statements of Jesus are appealed to more often—and examined less carefully—than His words in John 10: “But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep.”(John 10:26, KJV) For many, this is taken as proof that unbelief is caused by a prior divine decree—that some are eternally excluded…
How Christians Can Be Sure of Their True Spiritual Condition Introduction It is possible to be sincerely wrong about one’s standing with God. Jesus warned that many will one day say, “Lord, Lord,” only to hear, “I never knew you.” (Matthew 7:22–23)Few questions are more sobering than this: How can I be sure I’m not…
One of the most common struggles for new believers is doubt. “I don’t feel saved.” “I don’t feel different.” “What if it didn’t work?” Let’s be clear: salvation is not based on feelings — it’s based on faith. And faith is based on the Word of God, not your emotions. Your feelings will change daily….