7 Steps To Pray According To The Bible | How Do I Pray To God? What Is The Best Way To Pray?

Many people, especially new Christians, might not really know how to pray to God. However, even mature Christians who have been Christians their whole lives may not really be fully aware how God wants us to pray. Table of Contents: The Lord’s Prayer Framework for prayer Step 1) Begin prayer with praise to God Step 2) Acknowledge the coming Kingdom of God Step 3) Humble yourself and … read more

You Must Maintain Sexual Purity In Order To Receive Your Inheritance of Salvation

This fifth condition of salvation is an extension of the second condition. This is that in order to receive salvation, you must maintain sexual purity. Now, if you have already been living a lifestyle of sexual immorality, then I cannot tell you whether you will be forgiven or not. However, I can say that according to the first condition of salvation, Jesus said that if we forgive … read more

You Must Not Become Prideful or Arrogant About Your Salvation

Refraining from pride of one’s salvation is another condition of salvation. Romans 11:18-22 says: “18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in. 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their … read more

You Must Do The Will of God To Be Part of the Family of God

Jesus said that the people who are truly saved are those who do the will of God. In Matthew 12:50 Jesus says, “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Jesus didn’t say, “Whoever believes in their heart is my brother or sister or mother, no matter what they do because they are saved by my unconditional grace”. … read more

You Must Forgive Others In Order To Receive Forgiveness By God

Jesus says something shocking they you may never have seen (or never perceived) before. This statement Jesus made is in diametric opposition to the most core, fundamental principles of Calvinism, western Christianity, and the doctrines of total depravity and unconditional grace. This condition is stated plainly in Matthew 6:15: “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.“ This shocking … read more

Western Christianity and Reformed Theology vs The Pharisees: Two Sides Of The Same Coin

If you have ever read the Gospels in the Bible or gone to Sunday school at church as a child, you have no doubt heard of the Pharisees. Jesus harshly criticized the Pharisees, who were the religious leaders of the day, calling them “hypocrites”, “a brood of vipers”, and other harsh terms. The reason for this was because Jesus knew their hearts. You see, the Pharisees were … read more

The Terrible Dangers of the Doctrine of Grace | A Christian Discourse Based on Biblical Teachings

A popular song recently released by Tenth Avenue North starts with “Why are you striving these days, Why are you trying to earn grace”. This is the modern doctrine of grace – basically, there is nothing we can do to earn salvation, because of our utter depravity as the result of the Original Sin – that is, the sin of Adam and Eve, which has made us … read more