Redemption is an important word in the Bible and an important concept for Christians. It is related to the word ransom. Today when we think of a ransom we think of somebody being kidnapped and the perpetrators asking for a ransom price that must be paid if the person is to be returned safety. We …
The English word propitiation comes from a group of Greek words that are used in the New Testament eight times. The noun in Greek is used two times in 1 John and is the word “hilasmos,” which means “satisfaction,” but can be translated generically as “atoning sacrifice” as the NIV translates it. 1 John 2:2 …
Predestination is part of God’s decree in which He eternally proposes a plan to decide by His infinite wisdom all that will take place. While some do not like this doctrine because it hits at their autonomy and pride to control things, the fact of the matter is that the Bible clearly teaches this. God …
The doctrine of glorification is the truth of biblical theology that one day every believer will be in a glorified state in heaven where there will be the total removal of sin. At that time there will no longer be a possibility of future sin because we enter eternal life and will be like the …
View of the Holy Spirit’s Gifts Miraculous gifts is a big subject that is worthy of much more discussion and analysis than the purpose of this article. Our purpose is to hone in on our view of the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, without getting into any specific gift in too much detail. We …
The “material principle” of the Reformation was justification by faith alone. The material principle is the central doctrine of theology. Martin Luther called justification by faith “the article by with and by which the church stands.” He looked at Romans 1:17 and saw the truth of this teaching in the Word of God: Romans 1:17: …
This week’s biblical and theological term to ponder on is “sanctification.” Some people assert that we need to change these words; they sound too old fashioned and churchy. They say we need to change the Bible to sound more modern to a contemporary culture. But that is extremely dangerous thinking! If you change God’s Word …
Three Views Generally speaking there are three major schools of thought in regards to the Millennium among Bible believing Christians. The three views are Premillennialism, Amillennialism and Post Millennialism. Premillennialism teaches that Jesus Christ will return to set up a one-thousand year Kingdom on earth. Amillennialism teaches that there is no thousand-year reign of Christ …
What Do The Trends Say About God’s Voice In the Christian world there is much confusion about how God speaks to His people. There are voices saying that God speaks much the same way He did in the Old Testament, through direct revelation and dreams. This has been the view of the Pentecostal and Charismatic …
Did God Create in 6-Days? The Elders of The Master’s Church hold firmly to Young Earth Creationism. We interpret Genesis chapter 1 in the normal way language is understood: God created the heavens and the earth in the course of six literal 24-hour days and then rested on the seventh day. All teaching at The …