For a long time there has been a conflict between the teaching of the Bible and the beliefs of the scientific community in general over the origin of the universe. On one hand you have the Biblical account of God creating the universe from nothing in six days. On the other hand you have a [...]
Did God Use the “Big Bang” to Create the Universe?
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 12:06 am by Andy Sochor
The Demons Also Believe
Posted on October 31, 2010 at 10:15 pm by Andy Sochor
The Scriptures plainly teach that we are saved by faith (John 8:24; Romans 5:1). But what kind of faith saves us? Is it simply a belief in Christ as the Savior? Is it an obedient faith? Sadly, the religious world is divided over the nature of faith, even though the Scriptures give us a clear [...]
Who Will Be Lost? Who Will Be Saved?
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 10:49 pm by Andy Sochor
Anyone who has even a mild interest in spiritual things wants to go to heaven. Do you just want to go, or are you going? How can we know if we are going to heaven or not?
Many times when one tries to explain who is and who is not going to heaven, charges are made [...]
The Certainty of the Scriptures
Posted on June 13, 2010 at 3:21 pm by Andy Sochor
The faith that God wants us to have is an “assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). He does not expect us to take a “leap of faith” — choosing to believe something, even though there is no evidence upon which to base our belief. Instead, He has provided [...]
Choose Life
Posted on March 9, 2010 at 2:00 am by Andy Sochor
Shortly before Moses’ death and the Israelites journey into the promised land, Moses spoke to them about the choice they had before them. This choice was so important, it was literally a matter of life or death.
“See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity; in that I command you [...]
A Leap of Faith
Posted on March 5, 2010 at 1:11 am by Andy Sochor
It is not uncommon to hear one talk about taking a leap of faith. Often this phrase is used to refer to some aspect of our response to God — believing in His existence, acknowledging His work in Creation, accepting the Bible, meeting His terms of salvation, or trusting that His way is best.
What is [...]
Crucified with Christ
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 12:49 am by Andy Sochor
Paul told the Galatians, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20).
These statements Paul [...]
