“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”– – – – 2 Corinthians 5:21 – – – – Several years ago while teaching a Bible class, I was confronted with how perplexing the apostle’s words in 2 Corinthians 5:21 can be….
Category: Forgiveness
The Rest Of The Story
by William J. Stewart In last week’s article, we considered Peter’s fall from discipleship to despondency. We noted the overconfidence that kept him from acknowledging the real danger which the Lord warned him of. However, we would be negligent to leave Peter in despondency, for the Scriptures do not. Peter did not remain hopeless and…
The Process Of Revival
by William J. Stewart Last week, looking at the words of Isaiah the prophet as recorded in Isaiah 1:10-15, we saw through the example of Israel that wickedness among God’s people will: Remind the Lord of Sodom and Gomorrah (v 10); Cause the Lord to not want our sacrifices (v 11); Render the assemblies of…
Why did Jesus have to die?
by William J. Stewart Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to die? Why did God not just wave His hand over our sins and command them to be gone? I have no doubt He is able. Why did He require the death of His Son for our redemption? And how does Jesus’ death affect our…
Forgiveness (2)
by Greg Gwin | via collegevuechurch.com continued from last week… Under instructions to forgive others “just as God in Christ also hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32), we have observed that God is 1) willing to forgive, 2) anxious to forgive, but 3) He forgives only when we have met His conditions of forgiveness, including repentance….
Forgiveness
by Greg Gwin | via collegevuechurch.com Jesus was clear that forgiving others is absolutely critical to our own salvation: “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14-15). It is, therefore, essential that…
Does The Holy Spirit Jump In & Out Of The Christian?
by William J. Stewart The Scriptures talk about the Holy Spirit dwelling in the child of God (Romans 8:9, 11; etc.). The apostle John identifies that as part of the confidence we can have in the Lord (1 John 3:24). However, what if we commit sin? What if we have done wrong, but not yet repented?…
Examples of Conversion in Acts
A chart of conversion accounts given in the book of Acts.
Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Well
William J. Stewart It had been twelve years. She was wearied and tired. She was sore and pain ridden. She couldn’t remember a time when she had not been troubled with this flow of blood. Twelve years. Twelve long years. All her livelihood had been spent on visiting physicians. Some of them came highly recommended, yet…
I Love To Tell The Story
William J. Stewart At times I like to hear a good story. Exciting tales of adventure, of love, of courage and bravery. Stories of good, down to earth people doing extraordinary things, not for their own benefit, but that of others. But much more, there is a story that I love to tell, for it is…