Salvation
Can You Be Saved Apart from Jesus?
Dr. John Ankerberg: The Barna Research Group did a national survey of Americans, and found out the 75-78% of all Americans thought they were going to heaven. Now, the question is, how can you know for certain that you will go to heaven? People are saying, “I want to know for sure, Erwin, that I…
Read MoreWill You Spend Eternity with God?
Dr. John Ankerberg: How can you be certain that you will spend eternity with God? Now, some of you think that you’re already certain. Some of you know that you’re certain. Some of you haven’t even got a clue because you haven’t thought about it. My guest is Dr. Erwin Lutzer who is pastor emeritus…
Read MoreThe Offense of the Cross
“You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. ‘A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.’ I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion, whoever…
Read MoreThe Cross Plus?
In his book Cries from the Cross, Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes an encounter with a woman on an airplane. He noticed that she was wearing a necklace with a cross and commented, “Thanks for wearing that cross… We really do have a wonderful Savior, don’t we?” He then describes her reaction: “Surprised, she rolled her…
Read MoreHealing in a Touch
“Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.’ Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter,’ he said, ‘your faith has healed you.’ And the…
Read MoreDo You Trust in Christ Alone for Salvation?
Dr. John Ankerberg: God doesn’t want us to be confused about where we’re going to spend eternity. He doesn’t want people to be sitting in church scared. And we want people to be sure that there’ll be no surprises when they get to heaven. They can be certain they will spend eternity with God. Now,…
Read MoreFoot Washing and the Gospel
Jesus is in the Upper Room. The Passover feast has been prepared, and Jesus is eating the meal with His disciples, including the one who would soon betray Him. Then we read these words: “Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to…
Read MoreThe Torn Curtain
“And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” (Matthew 27:50-51). I suppose it would be relatively easy to ignore or overlook this statement about the tearing of the temple curtain, coming…
Read MoreJesus, Our Savior – A Meditation for Easter
As you celebrate Easter this year, here are a few verses to help you focus your mind and heart on the One who is our Savior. Recognize that it was your sin that nailed Jesus to the cross. Recognize that it is His blood that cleanses you from your sin. Recognize that it is Jesus…
Read MoreFixing our Eyes on Jesus (The Bronze Snake)
Most people, Christian or not, are familiar with the words of John 3:16, arguably one of the most popular verses in Scripture. It is found in the midst of a conversation Jesus is having with a religious leader who comes to Him in secret, trying to learn and understand, while not risking his station. But…
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