Tag Archives: salvation

the outcomes of gospel confession

Let’s check out Romans 10:4-17 (NASB) re the outcomes of the gospel confession … For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who BELIEVES.  For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is … Continue reading

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a simple but profound tweet on losing your salvation

Encountered this tweet from @PastorMark (Mark Driscoll – founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington) on twitter Thursday and it really seemed simple yet profound so I thought I would share it here today with a short blog … Continue reading

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speaking the word of truth with boldness

This is a difficult post for me to write and consider because more than anyone else it is written specifically to myself … it is definitely one of my much needed break-thru areas.  The following statement is much more confession … Continue reading

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encountering the Light in the midst of darkness

Have you ever really stopped to consider the entirety of Nicodemus the Pharisee’s nighttime meeting with Jesus as accounted for in John 3:1-21 (ESV)?  I hope you’ll follow along … Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, … Continue reading

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what a sermon finale!

After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples at Pentecost, Peter delivered a sermon or message to many Jews from many different nations.  The content of that 5-10 minute message is found in Acts 2:14-36. And while the … Continue reading

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work out your salvation with fear and trembling

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.  Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did … Continue reading

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why and how we speak the Gospel, the word of truth and our testimony

This is the first of a couple of posts (and this is a bit longer than usual) in regard to my desire for a breakthrough in ‘Boldness in speaking the word of God and sharing my faith’ … today I’ll … Continue reading

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