Faith The Greek word translated “faith” (pistos) means primarily “firm persuasion.” “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1), being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see. This faith is that conviction of the truths of God’s word and […]
True Faith Todd Nibert True faith is in a Person. “Abraham believed God. ” Paul said, “I know Whom I have believed. ” I do not trust the finished work of Christ. I trust Him who finished the work. Faith is not believing that Christ died for me. I may believe that He died for […]
The abundance of the heart Out Of The Abundance Of The Heart The Mouth Speaketh – Matthew 12:34 Many times I have asked different folks what their hope of salvation is . . . if they hope to get to Heaven, Why? Whatever a person truly believes in their heart is what will first come […]
Are we really dead to sin. The word reckon is the same word that is translated impute or account. The sins of the elect were imputed to Christ. They became His. He became guilty before God. He was actually made sin. And He really died for the sins that had become His. He paid the […]
Christ Died in Place of His People (Matthew 27:21-26) Put your place in that cell with Barabbas. He hears his name shouted by the crowd. Then he hears, “Crucify him, crucify him!” He is convinced he is a dead man walking. The jailor opens the door to his cell. But instead of dragging him to […]
Christ Died in Place of His People (Matthew 27:21-26) Put your place in that cell with Barabbas. He hears his name shouted by the crowd. Then he hears, “Crucify him, crucify him!” He is convinced he is a dead man walking. The jailor opens the door to his cell. But instead of dragging him to […]
Because I am Crucified With Christ Joe Terrell “For I am crucified with Christ…” Galatians 2.20 Theologically, Paul is setting forth an argument for the believer’s freedom from the law: he is no longer under the law, for by the very ministry of the law condemning and punishing the Lord Jesus as He bore their […]
FAITH AS A RULE OF LIFE Paul says, “He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him;” then faith must be the rule of his coming. “We have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; then faith is the rule […]
Justification is a judicial term, and means an acquittal from guilt; it stands opposed, not to punishment, but to the desert of punishment. When a man, charged with a crime, is tried according to the laws of his country, the crime is either proved against him or it is not. If it be, he is […]
Justification is a judicial term, and means an acquittal from guilt; it stands opposed, not to punishment, but to the desert of punishment. When a man, charged with a crime, is tried according to the laws of his country, the crime is either proved against him or it is not. If it be, he is […]