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 [...]
The Demons Also Believe
Posted on October 31, 2010 at 10:15 pm by Andy Sochor
The Book of Life
Posted on October 20, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
Revelation describes the book of life as one of the books that will be opened at the judgment (Revelation 20:12). What is this book? How do we have our name added to it? How important is it that our name is found there? Let’s notice a few things the Scriptures teach about this book.
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 [...]
Having a Zeal for God
Posted on August 7, 2010 at 10:18 am by Andy Sochor
After Paul obeyed the gospel and went about preaching to the Gentiles, he was viewed by many of his Jewish brethren as a traitor. When he came back to Jerusalem, a group of Jews stirred up the crowds against him, intending to kill him. He had to be rescued by the Roman cohort that was [...]
The Death of Eli
Posted on May 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm by Andy Sochor
Eli, who judged Israel for forty years, died on a day of great conflict between the children of Israel and the Philistines. He did not die in battle, nor was he killed by the sword of his enemy. Instead he died a sad death upon hearing news of the battle.
“The man said to Eli, ‘I [...]
The Hand of God was Upon Ezra
Posted on May 23, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Andy Sochor
Following the Babylonian captivity, the Jews were allowed to return to their homeland and, with the blessing of the king of Persia, rebuild the temple. Ezra, a priest and scribe, was sent back to the land after the temple was completed. During this time God was with him. The Scriptures also explain why God was [...]
Seeking God
Posted on May 9, 2010 at 3:41 pm by Andy Sochor
When Paul was in Athens, a city full of idolatry, he found opportunity to teach them about the one true God. He was to them, “an Unknown God” (Acts 17:23). God does not want to be unknown to His creation, but has instilled in us the desire to seek after Him. Paul explains this to [...]
