Leadership in the new covenant
3 The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. 4 And he shall be like the light of…
Are Christians lawless without the law of Moses?
Jesus predicted that lawlessness in the last days will abound, leading to that “the love of many will grow cold” (Mt. 24:12). Some who oppose so called “grace message”, use…
Are we to preach both law and grace?
”And He said to them, ’Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mk. 16:15) A well-known Scandinavian pastor wrote in Sweden’s main Christian newspaper (Dagen, 2017-12-15) some time…
The main point of Hebrews
“Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.” (Heb. 8:1)…
Understanding the book of Hebrews
11Therefore, if perfection were through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need was there that another priest should rise according to the order of Melchizedek,…
Obedience to the faith
“Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name.” (Rom. 1:5) I wonder how many times this Bible verse has been misunderstood and…
Effective faith
Before the cross, Jesus referred to people as having “small”, “great”, or “no” faith. But the people Jesus addressed were not yet born-again, because it was only possible to become…
How faith comes
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Rm. 10:17) Faith, according to the Apostle Paul, comes by hearing the word of God. Christians often misinterpret and misunderstand…
All men have been drawn to God
32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” 33 This he said, signifying by what death He would die. (Jn. 12:32-33) Jesus’ statement in…
Rightly dividing the word of truth
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15) Paul instructs his disciple Timothy…