Salvation by grace through faith alone is the cornerstone of Biblical Christianity. It declares that fallen humanity is reconciled to God not by moral effort, religious ritual, or human merit, but solely by God’s unearned favor (grace), received through personal trust (faith) in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8–9 states: “For…
Understanding the Differences between Biblical Convictions, Personal Convictions, and Opinions
Christians affirm that the Bible is God’s inspired and inerrant Word (2 Timothy 3:16), yet believers do not all interpret every aspect of Scripture the same way. In matters of doctrine, not everything holds the same weight. Some teachings are essential to the faith, others shape how we live or organize our churches, and still…
Past, Present and Future Significance of Good Friday and Easter
I would like to encourage a renewed enthusiasm amongst believers for the devotional observance of Good Friday and Easter. These observances are especially important in today’s secularized environment. Good Friday and Easter have past, present and future significance. The past significance includes the deliverance of the nation of Israel from Egypt (Ex 1-14). This biblical…