To Keep the Law is to Break the Law
There are two paths to righteousness. The first path is called Works, and it is the basis of every religion ever invented. The second path is called Grace and it is the [...]
works of the flesh
Are you Working Too Hard for Jesus?
Who were the hardest working Christians in the Bible? The answer must surely be Paul and his friends, yet many people would say it was the church at Ephesus. They say this [...]
What About Those Who Cry “Lord, Lord?”
On four occasions, Jesus spoke about people who would cry “Lord, Lord” yet not be received into his kingdom. Who are these people and what have they done, or not done, to [...]
Is Forgiveness Like a Debit Card?
Are you completely forgiven or partly forgiven? It’s a simple question that reveals whether you appreciate all Christ did for you on the cross. Recently I heard a critic of [...]
Keep plowing or die! (Luke 9:62)
Jesus said, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62) Is Jesus calling you to a life of [...]
Healthy vs Unhealthy Confession
Grace is God’s response to our messes. If you don’t acknowledge your messes, you’ll never receive his grace. Confession is one way to receive grace and break the power [...]
Why repentance is like football
What comes to mind when you hear the word “football”? Your answer to that question says a lot about where you come from. If you’re a fan of football and you travel the [...]
What is the Unforgivable Sin?
I know people who think that they were cursed because they, or their parents, have committed the “unforgivable sin.” It was partly this conviction that made Søren [...]
It’s Time for Judgment to Begin with the House of God (1 Peter 4:17)
For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (1 Pet 4:17) This [...]
What are the Works of Abraham? (And Why Should We Do Them?)
If we are saved by faith in Christ alone, why does James insist that our faith must be matched with works? How can you balance the grace of God with the works of man? You [...]
How do we pervert the Gospel of Christ?
If you were on a sinking ship and had a choice of going into the water holding an anchor or a life preserver, which would you choose? Silly question? Yet this is the same [...]
Escape to Reality 