In the end, the wicked and unrepentant will also rise from the dead for judgement. Those not found written in the book of life will be destroyed in the second death.
Romans 2:5-11 The principles of divine justice are revealed throughout the Scriptures. The righteous judgment of God is ...
"Spiritual gifts" (Gk. charismata) = any enablement that God bestows upon believers by His grace
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
The “manifestation” (or demonstration) of the spirit is a product of God’s power and grace in us, and it is given for the “common good” (i.e., for the benefit of all).
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1 Samuel 1:1-5 Hannah was probably Elkanah’s first wife. In those days, it was common to marry a second wife if the first was barren. Because Elkanah was good to Hannah, such favoritism inspired jealousy in Peninnah, his other wife.
1 Samuel 1:6-11 Peninnah provoked and irritated Hannah, ...
As Moses was the mediator of the old covenant to ancient Israel, so Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant to the church. Christ-followers are not obligated to live by the law of Moses but are beholden to the mandates of Christ and his apostles.
Matthew 26:26-29 Every time we eat, we ...
People are not able to save themselves by their good deeds (Eph 2:8; 2 Tim 1:9). Rather, salvation is by faith in the gospel message (Rom 1:16). Genuine faith is always accompanied by obedience (Jas 2:17). Though God is willing to forgive the repentant when they sin (1 John 1:9), continuing ...
Origins of Life & Death
Genesis 2:7 – God gives man the breath of life.
Genesis 3:19 – Man disobeys God and as a result will die.
Genesis 1:30; 7:21-22; Ecclesiastes 3:19 – Man and beast have the same breath of life.
Psalm 49:12,14 – Man and beast alike will perish.
Ecclesiastes 12:7; ...
We believe the gospel, the good news, as three major components – the cross, the resurrection and the Kingdom.
THE CROSS
Romans 5:8-21 By Jesus’ death, we are now justified, saved from God’s wrath, reconciled, and saved for eternity. Jesus, the second Adam, did right what the first Adam did ...
2 Samuel 7:12-16 God promised David that He would raise up one of his descendants to build God’s house and to rule on the throne forever. David’s son, Solomon, failed to live up to that expectation; as did Rehoboam, his grandson.
Jeremiah 23:5 Most of David’s descendants who reigned as ...
When something or someone is said to be “inspired”, it is often meant that there is an external creative impulse that is the basis for motivation. But when we say that the Scriptures are “inspired by God”, it means that they are not ultimately derived from human intellect or will, but are ...
Deuteronomy 6:3-5 "Hear, O Israel! The LORD [Yahweh] is our God
[Elohim], the LORD [Yahweh] is one!
Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me;
Deuteronomy 4:35 and 39 There is no other.
Deuteronomy 10:17 God of gods, Lord of lords
Exodus ...
Forge is a free online study resource that takes about an hour and is designed to empower you to lead a small group. Forge studies avoid technical jargon and insider Christian language in an effort to focus your time on the Scriptures. Forge equips you to get into the biblical text and ask ...
The Hebrew word “shalom” means more than just “calm” or “no war”. It carries with it the idea of completeness, wholeness. Shalom is about all the pieces being together and in the right place. This Old Testament understanding serves as the foundation of the New Testament use of “peace” as ...
