Moses had shared the good news of God’s promised land of rest across the Jordan to them just as the good news of Jesus has been preached to Christians today. Yet that gospel message ultimately will be of no benefit if one does not truly believe it.… Read More Hebrews: Strive To Enter The Eternal Rest Of Heaven
As this year ends and a new one begins, I challenge you to be like Ezra and set your heart to learn more about God’s Word, obey it, and teach it to others. Set your mind on the things above rather than focus solely on the temporal, worldly matters of this life (Colossians 3:1-2). Purify yourself by obeying the truth of the gospel. If you believe in Jesus, prove your faith to be alive rather than dead (James 2:14-26). Repent of your sins and be baptized into Christ (Acts 2:38; Galatians 3:26-27). Let God write your name in heaven’s registry.… Read More Our Hope of Heaven
At the close of the age, something very similar to fishermen separating good fish from the bad will happen on the day of judgment. “The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all lawbreakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matt. 13:41-42)… Read More The Parable of the Net
As Peter brings out, God the Father “has caused us to be born again” (1:3b; cf. 1:23). Jesus spoke of being born again to Nicodemus, explaining that this rebirth was being “born of water and the Spirit” and necessary to “enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:3-5). This is a clear reference to being baptized into Christ, which culminates in our salvation and forgiveness of sins (Gal. 3:26-27; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16).… Read More 1 Peter: What God The Father Has Done For Us
Matthew 22:30 says that there aren’t any marital bonds in heaven. However, we will be known. Will there be romantic affection for our loved ones? In answering this question, the principle of Deuteronomy 29:29 must once again be kept in mind. “The secret things belong to God.” In spite of the several biblical indicators described… Read More Bible Q&A: Will There Be Romantic Affection in Heaven?
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