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Yes, Jesus Christ died for the sins of the whole world, but more importantly Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross was for you personally. The Bible tells us in John 3:16 that, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This means that Jesus died Continue reading When Christ was on the Cross, You Were on His Mind
The Bible doesn’t give us an exact number of people who will be in heaven, but it does tell us that there will be an enormous crowd—so big that no one can count it. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were Continue reading How many people will be in heaven?
What does it mean to be hidden with Christ in God? Let’s examine this passage in Colossians. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you Continue reading Christians are hidden with Christ in God (the triple-protection guarantee)
It is bad theology and bad exegeses to assume the righteous deeds alluded to in Isaiah 64:6 are the full story for Christians. Let’s look at the context of this verse and compare with other verses. (Isaiah 64:5-6 NLT) This verse highlights the concept of human sinfulness and the inadequacy of human efforts to attain righteousness before God. Here are Continue reading Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?
Water baptism symbolizes the moment of salvation; therefore, it is rich with symbolism that reflects key truths of the Christian faith. Let us delve into the significance of this act and its biblical foundations. Plunging Under Water: Symbolizes the Death Penalty for Sins When we are plunged under the water during baptism, it symbolizes the death penalty for our sins. Continue reading Water Baptism Symbolizes Salvation