It is an inescapable reality that we are involved in a war — not the type of war that nations wage for wealth, resources, or territory, but a spiritual war for the souls of men (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). But while the final outcome of a physical war is always unknown, the result of this spiritual [...]
Soldiers of the Victorious Lamb
Posted on January 3, 2012 at 10:38 pm by Andy Sochor
“What Prevents Me From Being Baptized?”
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 10:36 pm by Andy Sochor
After leaving Samaria, Philip met a eunuch from Ethiopia traveling home from Jerusalem and reading from the prophet Isaiah (Acts 8:26-33). This man wanted to understand what he was reading so he asked Philip, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?” (Acts 8:34). At this point, [...]
Saved by Baptism Alone?
Posted on November 1, 2011 at 3:27 pm by Andy Sochor
The concept of salvation by faith alone is quite popular. Many have been deceived into thinking that all God requires of man is a simple mental affirmation of Jesus being the Savior. As long as one believes this, then he will be saved.
There are several passages that brethren use to refute the concept of salvation [...]
How God is Able to Establish You
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 10:10 pm by Andy Sochor
As Paul concluded his epistle to the Romans, he praised God for His ability to establish them (Romans 16:25-27) — that is, to make them strong, complete, and equipped to follow Him and to face the trials that exist in this life. Is God able to establish us today? If so, how?
Earlier in this letter, [...]
Sins of the Rich Man
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:23 pm by Andy Sochor
Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is fairly well-known to most Bible students. One man lived a life of luxury, but found himself in torments after he died. The other was a poor beggar in this life, yet was comforted in a place of paradise.
Once in torments, the rich man appealed [...]
The Faith of Daniel’s Friends
Posted on March 23, 2011 at 1:27 am by Andy Sochor
While the Jews were in Babylonian captivity, King Nebuchadnezzar made a huge, golden statue and commanded the people of every nation and language to fall down and worship the image when they would hear the sound of the music. Those who refused would be cast into a furnace of fire (Daniel 3:1-6).
Most of the people [...]
Are the Jews Still God’s Chosen People Today?
Posted on February 11, 2011 at 5:55 pm by Andy Sochor
The United States, both its people and its government, have generally been supportive of Israel over the years. While I personally believe this is good, it is not for the reason that is often given by those who are or want to sound religious. Many today will say that we need to support Israel because [...]
