Meditations

"Therefore, ... we must get rid of every weight and the sin that easily entangles ... You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin (Hebrews_12:1-4)." How have you really understood these verses all these years?

It's really not about surrendering. It's a by-product, a fruit, of a shifting of foundation in how one walks with God. It has more to do with understanding than with sheer effort.

How to fulfill Paul's exhortation to escape sin

What do people really mean when they say they love God?

What does the Bible say about serving God?

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew_6:33)

There is clearly an assumption that the majority of Christians needs to be reminded that they should not abuse God’s grace as demonstrated in the amount of sermons and writings. This article attempts to show that such warnings are misplaced.

Have you always lived the Christian life like walking a tightrope? One misstep and down you go. Though you might be blessed with a faith to believe that Jesus will not let you fall forever into your death, it is the constant fear of falling that makes for a very lethargic and powerless journey into eternity. Knowing the real cause of the falling from God's grace will give you Jesus' promised peace that passes understanding.

Christianity does not have a monopoly when it comes to suffering as a means for higher spirituality. The virtue of self sacrifice is exalted in virtually all religions. Concerning Christianity, what does the Bible say about suffering?

What sin is written about in Hebrews_10:26-27? The common transgressions that good Christians should avoid at all cost? Or something specific that warrants such stern warning? This writing proposes that the deliberate sinning addressed in this passage is not about sins in general, but about a specific sin that calls for God's judgement, and a fury of fire, the sin that makes one an enemy of God.

A rock climbing event gave us an amazing illustration of the freeing power of God's unbreakable grace. Until the full knowledge of God's grace (2_Peter_3:18) is realized in a person's heart, he/she cannot rightly relate to God, cannot worship, cannot serve, everything is a fearful duty. But when His love is unleashed, he/she will ascend to the top. (Bài này có tiếng Việt)

At first glance, almost without being taught by anyone, most come to the conclusion that to put to death the deeds of the body means to literally pin down and conquer all weaknesses of the flesh. But does the context surrounding this verse warrant such interpretation? This article submits that the deeds of the flesh that must be put to death are not sins common to man, but are those that presume to bring man closer to God, to excel spiritually—it is religion. (Bài này có tiếng Việt)

This parable tells of an ambassador who made the fatal mistake of distorting the message of reconciliation he received from his king to an enemy he intends to bring back into the fold (Bài này có tiếng Việt)

Will the Holy Spirit leave you if you grieve Him? Will you lose your salvation? (Bài này có tiếng Việt)

A more complete picture of baptism. This article points out the historical roots; considers the specific audiences to which the messengers were sent; and identifies where baptism fits into our Christian lives.

Are there degrees of rewards in heaven? This article will show that the very idea is a worldly one, but it is at the core of work-based religion (bài này có tiếng Việt)

The 10 commandments, the law, works, grace ... how are we to live? Perhaps this article doesn't even need to be written. All the answers are found in the studies of Romans and Galatians.

An overwhelming majority in Christendom believes that sanctification is a process. This article attempts to show that it is not a process, but a gift. This belief system satisfies the self-centered desire for self exaltation. The believers are not to focus on themselves but to fix their eyes on Christ.

The dangerous cycle based on circular reasoning what wrecks lives of those naively follow it. Salvation is based on faith in Christ with no strings attached, no small prints, no disclaimers. As dangerous as it is, like the little yeast of the Pharisees that can spoil the whole batch of dough, it is widely accepted and taught everywhere.

This article will show that the commonly accepted interpretation of lukewarmness is unbiblical, it tends to be used as a scare tactic to keep believers in line. There is a correct interpretation of it that is based entirely on foundational truths found in the Bible.