James wrote, “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17). It is obviously important that we know what God expects of us. But sometimes we know what is right, yet, for whatever reason, we don’t do it. James plainly tells us [...]
How to Keep Doing Good
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 12:54 am by Andy Sochor
What Is Sin?
Posted on July 9, 2009 at 11:56 pm by Andy Sochor
The Scriptures are clear in depicting sin as something terrible. Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2). The punishment for sin is eternal, spiritual death (Romans 6:23). Sin is the reason Jesus had to suffer a torturous death on the cross (1 Peter 2:24). But some may not have learned, or may need to be [...]
“Behold, the Lamb of God”
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 12:01 am by Andy Sochor
John’s mission was to prepare the way for Christ (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1). On a day when he saw Jesus coming to the place he was preaching and baptizing, John announced, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29).
There is a lot in John’s statement. Much of it [...]
People Are Not Born Gay
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 9:19 pm by Andy Sochor
Many homosexuals and those who support their lifestyle have argued that those who are gay are so because of their genetic makeup, i.e., they were born gay. This was given as a reason why we cannot say that homosexuality is wrong because, after all, they cannot help it. Supposedly, there was scientific evidence to back [...]
Impossible to Renew the Fallen
Posted on April 19, 2009 at 10:47 pm by Andy Sochor
“For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again [...]
Redemption & Forgiveness; Sin & Judgment
Posted on March 1, 2009 at 12:03 am by Andy Sochor
[This article was written by Robert A. Sochor.]
In Ephesians 1:3-10, salvation is described using very noble words and ideas, especially verse 7 which contains much information concerning the New Testament plan and need of salvation. Redemption through His blood presents the idea to buy back that which would otherwise be lost. It is central to [...]
Ted Haggard’s Complaint Against “The Church”
Posted on February 5, 2009 at 12:34 am by Andy Sochor
Fallen Evangelical “pastor,” Ted Haggard, has been speaking out recently about the scandal involving homosexuality that brought him down and the reaction of the religious community to his sin, particularly the “Christian Right.” Notice the following article from the Christian Post about how he believes the “Christian Right” needs to change.
Haggard: Christian Right Off Course, [...]
