Falling away generally is referred to as backsliding. It is defined as one who once believed but now has departed from the faith. The are some who believe that a ‘real’ Christian could never depart from the faith. ‘Genuine’ believers could never fall away. However, does the Bible actually teach that? Justification is the actContinue reading “Can a Real Believer Depart from the Faith?”
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Whoever is Born of God does not Sin
The book of First John, written by the apostle John, had caused me much grief. To me, it always seemed so black and white. Listening to the wrong people just added to my confusion. According to this verse in the title, they will tell you that if you sin habitually, then you aren’t saved. InContinue reading “Whoever is Born of God does not Sin”
Memorial Day 2010
Early on Memorial Day 2010 I got one of those calls that we don’t want to get. I was at work. My wife’s voice on the other end said, “I think your dad died.” Well as the process of events unraveled over the next couple days you begin to hear the many stories of howContinue reading “Memorial Day 2010”
Once a Child; Always a Child?
I often misunderstood the Bible when I failed to distinguish between ‘relationship’ and ‘fellowship’. This can lead to some huge misunderstandings which result in the way you live. If you are a Christian and live in the fear of God’s punishment, you may be making the same error. A relationship with God is established theContinue reading “Once a Child; Always a Child?”
Scary Bible Verses Part 3
“Whoever is born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in Him; and he cannot sin”. I John 3:9 There are a number of verses like this in First John that appear cut and dry. For that reason I shied away from reading it. I know I sin. Some say that it justContinue reading “Scary Bible Verses Part 3”
Assurance of Heaven 