Taking a Closer Look at Spiritual Defection
We must understand and dread the fate of the apostate who after a serious interaction with truth seriously renounces his association with Christ—and make sure it’s not you.
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Watching Out for the Pacifying Benefits of Dating Christ
Watch out. You can benefit greatly from Christ & his church without ever receiving the most important benefits of new birth, forgiveness & eternal life.
Making Sure we’re Not Fooled by Religious Ceremonies
Outward signs of our favored status with God mean nothing if we are not rightly related to God through a repentant faith in Christ.
Learning to Rest from Attempts to Earn a Place in God’s Family
The work of making us acceptable before God has been fully completed by Christ; we need to step into that benefit with total confidence that the work has been done!
Seeing My Salvation as the Fulfillment of the Sabbath
Jesus Christ has fulfilled the ceremonial requirements of the OT; we should rejoice that the reality is here and the shadowy ceremonies are gone! Rest in Christ’s finished work!
Avoiding THE Biggest Misunderstanding of All
While passages of Scripture sometimes appear to support “works salvation” it is essential to know that good works that accompany salvation come after real repentance & faith.
Being Rightly Concerned About Real Faith
We must seriously evaluate our relationship with Christ and his truth, so that we are sure we are not experiencing any false hope regarding our eternal destiny.
A Question of Perseverance, Salvation & Eternal Security
Our salvation is contingent on God, who, by his sovereign choice, works in us genuine repentance & faith, as well as a life of faithfulness & obedience.
Understanding the Primary Components of the Gospel
Feeling awkward or even scared when talking about the gospel is normal, even expected, but we have to power through the feelings to be obedient representatives of the most important message in the world.
Why the Son Became One of Us
Christ offers to God the Father what we cannot; And at great cost to himself, he sacrificially endows us with incredible, unearned and eternal benefits.
Taking Stock of What’s at Stake
A central lesson of the Old Testament is that we cannot disregard God’s truth and walk away unscathed – there are always consequences for transgressing God’s rules.
A Transformed Life
Paul was completely transformed; we should be, too. Christ in us changes everything, and we would do well to remember the differences daily.
Understanding God-Induced Repentance & Faith
One becomes a Christian when God works in one his genuine repentance (turning from sin) and his authentic faith (trusting in Christ).
Embracing the Lamb of God
God’s solution for our dilemma of guilt and judgment was secured by Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
Beginning at the Indispensable Starting Point
We cannot benefit from the real gospel unless we have a basic understanding of the real God.
Money, Money, Money
Before this building project starts to get between you and your money, we’d do well to get God’s perspective on basics of the pros, cons and power of money.
Happy Hanukkah
This Christmas we should reaffirm our decision to follow the greatest Deliverer of all and then celebrate that deliverance with great joy!
The Thankful Focus of a Healthy Church
We ought to always remember the incredibly high price paid for our forgiveness and live compassionately and gratefully in light of it.
The Problem is Bigger Than You Think
Ditch arguing, the chronic variety is a symptom of an unregenerate heart!
How Grace Can Transform Your Ideas About God
No matter what we do, we cannot earn God’s grace; we must gratefully receive what Christ has done to earn God’s grace for us!
Quarterback or Water Boy?
Humbly call on Jesus to be your boss, because the resurrected Christ only accepts the call when he is called to be in charge!
The Hazards of Church
Going to Church can be extremely hazardous, unless you make sure that you are truly saved!
But I’ve Always Been a Christian
We need to have a clear, biblical understanding of what it means to be a Christian amidst the lies that Satan spreads about getting right with God. In this message, “But I’ve Always Been a Christian,” Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses a common claim that often masks a false sense of security about salvation and examines …
