"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." -Ephesians 4:30 I was driving in the car with my two sons to Taekwondo when my oldest son asked me a very important question. He said, "Dad, I am like 99% sure I have the Holy... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Teach About Salvation And How Is It Different From Other Religions?
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." -Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) What an incredible verse highlighting the good news that God saves sinners. In this article, I will explain why this verse concerning... Continue Reading →
Encountering God’s Holiness
In December of 2007, I gave my heart to the Lord. I knew my life was full of sin and that God was gracious and compassionate. I understood that He died on the cross for my sins. I remember hearing at a young age: “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me... Continue Reading →
Dear Evangelicals, Bring Baptism Back To The Gospel
When I did a grammatical-historical exegesis of Mark 16:16; Jn. 3:3-5, Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; Rom. 6:4-6, 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:26-27; Eph. 5:25-27; Col. 2:11-13; Tit. 3:5; and 1 Pet. 3:21, I came to the conclusion, all presuppositions from Southern Seminary aside, that water baptism is indeed part of the gospel. This led me... Continue Reading →
Does Mark 16:16 Teach Baptism is an Essential Condition for Salvation?
And Jesus said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned." (Mark 16:15-16). -New American Standard Bible The Scriptures plainly state, "He who believes and is baptized shall be saved."... Continue Reading →
What is the Gospel According to Scripture?
According to the Bible, the gospel—the good news of salvation, is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 15:3-4). His death on the cross reveals that humankind willfully sinned against God and is lost without hope apart from Jesus Christ (Isa. 53:6; Acts 4:12; Rom. 3:23). That salvation, the forgiveness of sins,... Continue Reading →
Trusting in God’s Strength through Trials
We depend on many things to get us through our daily lives. A couple of months ago, I was driving to the college campus and I hit a huge pot hole. I didn’t realize it at the time, but air was slowly leaking and I continued to drive on it back home. The next day I got... Continue Reading →
The Shelter of God’s Salvation
The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom should I be afraid? -Psalms 27:1-2 We depend on a lot of things to get us through our daily lives. A couple of years ago, I was driving to a local college and hit a... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Being Baptized in Jesus’ Name
"Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." - Acts 2:38 Everyone has a name. My last name represents my forefathers, heritage, and personal identity. When I go to the bank, I need... Continue Reading →