Posts with the tag “salvation”

That might feel daunting. You might think, “But what if they say no?” And Paul knew that too. “Not everyone welcomes the Good News,” he wrote (Romans 10:16). But we speak anyway. Because some will bel...  Read More

Paul says it’s near. It’s simple. It’s here. “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”...  Read More

We are no longer enemies of God—we’ve been brought into His family. The cross of Christ was not just a sacrifice; it was a declaration: “I love you—at your worst.”...  Read More

This warning is just as relevant today. How often do we equate church attendance, Bible knowledge, or moral behavior with true righteousness? Paul reminds us that none of these things—by themselves—ca...  Read More

Jesus Yes. Church No. By Pastor Brian Stanley, Regular Contributor If you have been a pastor long enough, you'll have seen your share of folks that walk away from the church - both the big 'C' and the...  Read More