Dr. NT Wright is an eminent British theologian and historian, widely renowned for his work on the resurrection of Jesus. Wright has completed a massive volume titled The […]
The God Who Justifies by Doctor James White
Where does the Bible say that we are justified by faith alone? Is it not true that the only time this doctrine is presented is in the second […]
Is Justification By Faith Or By Faith Alone?
In Romans 3:28, Paul said, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.” This means that we are saved the […]
Some People Think We Are Justified By Works, Just Not Works Of The Law
People are generally familiar and comfortable with a doctrine of salvation that says that we will receive the wages that are due to us. If we do good […]
Some Christians Believe In Works-Salvation, But Pretend They Don’t
Some Christians believe in works-salvation, but pretend they don’t. This means that they will use the same vernacular and parlance that preachers of the gospel will use, but […]
What Does ‘Jesus Died For Our Sins’ Mean?
When we say that Jesus died for our sins, what is it that we mean? As that is recited throughout the world, something like a mantra, people hear […]
5 Truths We Can Learn From The Thief On The Cross
Jesus was being crucified between two thieves. For a brief time, both of these gentlemen were mocking him along with everyone else (Matthew 27:44). But then, one of […]
What Does Acts 2:38 Teach About Baptism?
When does God justify a person? Is it only after they have endured a few religious rites? Is it only after he regenerates them? Is it in response […]
Did Jesus Teach Salvation By Faith Alone?
The person of Christ is often smeared by the non-believer (whether intentionally or not) to put salvation by works in his mouth. Some will suggest that while Paul […]
How Do I Know If I Am Saved?
People are fond of misrepresenting their opponents. They will quickly and eagerly find opportunities to slander those with whom they disagree, or take their writings out of context […]
Is Justification A Process?
There are two distinct models of justification among Christians that will be examined in this essay. Their defenders may find themselves reacting to the other in frustration to […]
Can Acts Disprove Faith Alone?
Often when a good Protestant wants to expound upon soteriology, they will appeal to the letters of Paul. Paul explain his model of salvation within his letters, in […]
What Does Romans 9 Teach About Election?
What does Romans 9 teach about election? Well to preface this question a tad: common in evangelical churches today is the Arminian view of election. This view states […]
Were The Jews Saved By Works Or By Faith Alone?
Now I am not denying that many Jews believed that they were saved by their works. People believe heretical things all of the time. There are contemporary heretics […]
Does Romans 2 Teach Salvation By Works?
Does Romans 2 teach salvation by works? To preface this question a little, one of the fundamental dividing lines or measuring sticks of a true Christian denomination is […]
Does Romans 3-5 Exclude All Works Or Just Works Of The Law?
The book of Romans is the masterpiece of the apostle Paul. He exposits Genesis 15:6 and applies it to the modern Christian, seemingly shattering the distinction between the […]
Does Romans 6:3-5 Refer To Water Baptism?
Those who want to take water baptism as a sacrament (a line on a checklist that one must fulfill as a precondition to salvation) will equivocate between the […]
Does Salvation Come By Faith?
Does salvation come by faith? Why is this an issue? Well, present in the majority of the world religions is the idea that if one is a good […]
Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?
When I pose the question ‘is baptism necessary for salvation?’ it should be noted that I am speaking of water baptism, not the baptism of the Holy Spirit. […]
Does John 3:5 Teach That Water Baptism Is Essential?
Does John 3:5 teach that water baptism is essential? This is a common proof text of people who want to say that water baptism is necessary to enter […]