Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

What was Judas Iscariot’s spiritual condition? Was he ever truly a believer? Or was he a pretender all along?

That’s a great and important theological question—was Judas Iscariot ever truly a believer, like Peter and the other disciples, or even the thief on the cross? Or was he a pretender all along? Let’s compare these two views clearly, using Continue reading Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

Faith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

You are saved completely by faith alone, and now you get to wholeheartedly pursue good works as an outflow of your relationship with Him.

One of the big questions for many Bible students is how faith and works fit together in salvation. Some people think that since we are saved by faith alone, our actions (good works) don’t matter at all. This “hyper-grace” idea Continue reading Faith and Works: Understanding Their Biblical Relationship

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere personality conflict; it struck at the heart of God’s authority Continue reading The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)

A sob racked the chest of Restless Seeker as he lamented aloud once more, “It’s all right for others, but I’m predestined to damnation!”

Restless Seeker trudged along a narrow, winding road with a heavy heart. He was a man burdened not by physical weight, but by a despairing belief that he might be predestined to damnation. Though he had heard the sweet gospel promise of salvation Continue reading The Restless Seeker (A Journey from Predestined Reprobate to Whosoever Will)

James and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace

James and John transformed from rash, ambitious sons of thunder to humble, faithful servants—one giving his life for the Gospel, the other living to proclaim Christ’s love.

Who Were James and John (The Sons of Thunder)? James and John, the sons of Zebedee, (called the sons of thunder) were two of Jesus’ twelve apostles. They were fishermen by trade, working alongside their father and in partnership with Continue reading James and John Transformed from Sons of Thunder to Sons of Grace