After Peter healed the lame man and had the opportunity to teach the crowd that had gathered, he told them, “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19, NKJV).
Most of the denominational world believes that conversion [...]
Repent and Be Converted
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 2:12 am by Andy Sochor
The Justice of God
Posted on May 8, 2011 at 3:41 pm by Andy Sochor
Ezekiel 18 addresses the justice of God – how He treats individuals, both the righteous and the wicked, and how He will judge us. Let us examine what this chapter teaches us about God and His justice.
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 5:59 pm by Andy Sochor
We often talk about the conversion of Saul – later known as the apostle Paul – because of the important lessons to be found about how one becomes a Christian. But what about after Saul’s conversion? There are important lessons here as well. Let’s look at what Saul did following his conversion.
A New Covenant
Posted on September 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm by Andy Sochor
Some have a misunderstanding about the nature of God’s covenant with us today. Has there been one everlasting covenant throughout the history of mankind? Or is the covenant currently in force today different than the one we read about in the Old Testament? If we consider one of the prophecies from Jeremiah, we will get [...]
Balm of Gilead
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 2:15 am by Andy Sochor
We sometimes sing the song, “Did You Think to Pray?” In one of the verses, it mentions the “Balm of Gilead.” This is a term we may or may not be familiar with. What exactly is the Balm of Gilead? In order to have a better understanding and appreciation for the words we’re singing, let [...]
All Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by offering praise to God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). There are many reasons why God is worthy of all praise and honor. But in this passage, Paul directs our attention to the spiritual blessings we have from Him. We [...]
Are Some Sins Worse than Others?
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:27 pm by Andy Sochor
People often want to think of degrees of sin. They view some sins as particularly heinous (rape, murder, etc.), and others as being virtually innocent (”a little white lie”). Is it accurate to grade particular sins and judge them against one another in this way?
The fundamental question we have is this: Are some sins worse [...]
