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The title of this post is an oxymoron (a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction) on purpose. All the following impossible things would have to happen for you to lose your salvation. None of these things can happen. There is no unsecurity of the believer. Therefore, you can be confident your salvation is secure. If Continue reading More impossible ways to lose your salvation
One of the most important concepts in the New Testament is the ministry of reconciliation. God has made a way for us to be right with him — just as if we never sinned — because he died in our place for our sins. He is the ultimate God of peace. And all of this is a gift from God, Continue reading God of Peace
If you are living in fear, it is not from God It doesn’t matter whether your fear is due to your own failures, due to your own insecurities, due to hateful brethren, or caused by religious leaders, it’s not from God. God is love! He took the penalty of your sins and allowed himself to be sacrificed on the cross Continue reading Don’t live in fear Jesus does not condemn you
The 400 year war about “appearance of evil” The King James translation of this verse using “appearance” has probably been responsible for more fighting among Christians during the last 400 years than any other verse in the Bible. When it is quoted in an argument about some activity, it is used to enforce one Christian’s belief, conscience, and opinion on Continue reading Abstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
Self-righteousness is the sin of justifying yourself. It comes in 2 different forms: Cain tried to hide his feelings of inadequacy and jealousy by being proud of his accomplishments, which didn’t work, and eventually caused him to murder his brother (Genesis 4) Nebuchadnezzar was so proud of his accomplishments that he believed he was greater than the power and glory Continue reading What about self-righteousness? (the damnable sin of justifying yourself)