Not Legalism but Christ

I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea and for many other believers who have never met me personally. I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lies hidden, all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. 

Salvation is Not an Insurance Policy

I recently heard of someone who said they saw "salvation" as an insurance policy. This makes what Jesus did for us sound like a business deal or transaction, if you will. True, he did pay a price, but he didn't die so we could just make it to heaven. He died so that we could have life on earth and have it abundantly. John 10:10 "the thief comes only in order to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). 

1 John 1 is Not for Believers

If you have been taught, been raised with or believe that 1 John 1 is for believers, this article will show you truth, according to God's word. There are scriptures upon scriptures that shed truth about 1 John 1. Below, I break down each verse to dissect what exactly John is saying. It's all supported by additional scripture that includes his own writings. I encourage you to read these scriptures for yourself and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth...

The Law Still Exists; but it's the End of Following It

It is by God's grace that I extend it to those who are still under a mixture of law and grace (new wine/old wine skins). I too was once STRONG under law; so much that I didn't even know what grace was! Given the privilege of being established in the gospel, gives me great compassion for those who are yet to be reached. I didn't want to believe ANY of it, but now that I know the truth, it's hard for me to understand why I fought it and why anyone else would want to fight so hard to uphold the law, when scripture clearly says, you never can and you never will...