Tag Archives: Sin

Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~*
Introduction (Scheduled Release) In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times […]
Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~
Introduction In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times a benefit […]
Jesus’ Definition of Salvation ~ Eternal life ~
Introduction In defining salvation, I have heard many descriptions, formulas, directions, summations and doctrinal statements. Over the past 50 years, I have listened to many learned theologians, pastors, and Sunday school teachers wax elegant in attempting to explain what being saved is, and is not. Heard meaning Liturgical words, terms, and phrases (many times a benefit […]
The Reason for the Season – JESUS
Introduction Due to the corruption of the fallen nature of man, he is a sinner at birth, and no matter what will continue to be a sinner until the day he dies. This is the first fact that we must deal with before going any further in regards to our fellowship with God the Father […]
Sin ~ Defined & Examined
Introduction “Sin,” in its most foundational depiction is anything opposed to that which is good (“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” ~ 3 John 1:11), and the ultimate depiction of what is good, […]
Re-edited – Are There Degrees of Torment in Hell and Degrees of Reward in Heaven & Are All Sins the Same with God?
Introduction Today’s topic, “Are There Degrees of Torment in Hell” is considered because of the insights that we have concerning heaven, which many would argue is the polar opposite of hell; and perhaps we can gain some understanding from one by what we know of the other. I am approaching this subject based on the […]
Are There Degrees of Torment in Hell and Degrees of Reward in Heaven & Are All Sins the Same with God?
Introduction Today’s topic, “Are There Degrees of Torment in Hell” is considered because of the insights that we have concerning heaven, which many would argue is the polar opposite of hell; and perhaps we can gain some understanding from one by what we know of the other. I am approaching this subject based on the […]
Thought Sins – Sins within Our Thinking ~ The Correct Consideration, Biblically Speaking
One of the readers presented a very interesting question which I thought would be beneficial to consider along with my response. He had A question about sin committed in our thought life. In response I had remarked to this individual that Jesus had said that if you entertain the thoughts to look upon a woman sexually, you were […]
Confess Your Sins One to Another – Does This Mean What You Think? (Christians can be Sinless?)
Introduction (Update) We’ve all read the below Scripture, but do we really understand what it means. And though the immediate context concerns healing and sickness, there is a principle within a wider biblical context concerning the confession of sins to others, which may be misunderstood within the context of open confession in the church. The question […]
Sin ~ Defined & Examined
Introduction “Sin,” in its most foundational depiction is anything opposed to that which is good (“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” ~ 3 John 1:11), and the ultimate depiction of what is good, […]