For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 NKJV A while back I was having a group Bible study about the Sabbath. During the study I was surprised when an Adventist friend told the group and me, “It does not matter if we keep the Sabbath any more. Romans … Continue reading –>
It is with much sadness that I have to report that Shirley de Beer passed away today. She has been in hospital with a kidney infection and although it was hoped that she would pull through and rejoin us on Sabbath School Net, that was not to be. Her relatives said that she died strong … Continue reading –>
While we are looking at apparent “contrary passages” in Scripture, let’s take a look at another one not included in this week’s lesson. In 1 Samuel 28:1-25, even though Saul has outlawed mediums he goes to consult one. He wants to talk to Samuel, who is dead. Ironically, he never wanted to talk to Samuel … Continue reading –>
I don’t think anyone doubts that a man named Jesus actually existed. The question is if He was really the Messiah, and if He was really resurrected. How do we know Jesus really died, and did not just fake His own death and then made it look like He was resurrected? If He did indeed … Continue reading –>
While I was in Cradle Roll Sabbath School, before I could even read, I was mesmerized by a picture in my Bible of Jesus dying on the cross. I would study it in church as the preacher preached. As I took in the entire scene, one thought kept reverberating in my heart: Jesus died for … Continue reading –>
I heard a story in a pastors’ meeting a few weeks ago, where a hard-working and dedicated pastor died around the age of 60. Some of the elders were very distraught that this hard-working pastor was gone. They wanted to get together and pray for God to resurrect him and put him back to work. … Continue reading –>
The Bible has the answer to the question of where the dead are now. In the Old Testament, Daniel was not told that he would be in heaven the moment he died. Instead he was told, “But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at … Continue reading –>
I was listening to a popular Christian music artist a while back, who said, “A baby is not a toy, but an immortal soul.” Another time, I was with a church group one evening taking a tour of a live nativity scene, graciously presented by a local Protestant church in my community. At the end … Continue reading –>
For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Romans 5:10 NKJV What if I told you that just as assuredly as you already sinned in Adam, you have also already lived a perfect life … Continue reading –>
For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 NLT Why did God need to make peace with heaven? This verse right here may … Continue reading –>
