When we think of sacrifice we usually think about it in terms of giving ones self in some way for the benefit of another. Or we may think of it in religious service like Israel did in the temple in the Old Covenant. Or maybe we think of Jesus doing the greatest sacrifice of…
By Edward O’Hara,
Today we will be thinking a little outside the box. Just a little. By looking at the “examples” for which God wrote about the things that happened in Old Testament times. Seeing some parallels between Moses and Jesus. And between Joshua and…
By Edward O’Hara
It’s hard to put into words just how much God loves us. The Holy Spirit tells us through the apostle John that the greatest love is when a man lays down his life for his friend. Citing Jesus’ example when He gave His life willingly for…
Free from sin
Is that even possible? Is there any scriptural basis for freedom from sin? Especially right now? While we are in these bodies? And what if we reject this? Does the scripture describe such a person?
I contend that it does. And when it does it makes it abundantly…
It’s true. Christ brought an end to the law to make the righteousness that is of faith without works the focal point no one can miss. So it was on behalf of the righteousness that is by faith that Jesus died.
In this 10th ch of Romans Paul begins by again letting us…
In this message I want to talk about what it takes to be saved. And what it takes to stay saved. With a special focus on works vs grace.
In Gal.1 we see that salvation by works is anathema to Paul’s gospel. Yet we have still today those who would try to insert…
Edward: Gospel means good news.And it is the good news. It can be good news about pretty much anything. But, the gospel that is found in the Bible is that which describes for us who God is. Who Jesus is. And what the atonement is for. And how these have provided…
Daily Devotional:
Many think that doctrine really isn’t that important. They think that if we all just get along, show some unity, things are going to work out ok. Well listen close. Because if you love the truth then you’re going to love where this is…
Who is Paul writing TO in Romans? Do you think his instructions were for the whole assembly at Rome? Or was it directed at a specific group of people there? Does Paul write TO everyone when he writes to the assembly at Rome? How can we know for sure?
To find this out we…