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Doctrine of Salvation

This is a series of theological posts that deal with the doctrine of salvation. This doctrine is related to the doctrines of the work of Jesus, humanity, and sin.

follow the way of love

Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way

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The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.

Salvation: a gracious gift of God

Salvation: A Gracious Gift of God, Received by Faith

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Salvation is a gracious gift of God. There is nothing we can do to earn or deserve it. We can only accept this gracious gift of God by faith.

The doctrine of hope

The Doctrine of Hope: What Is Our Hope As Believers?

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The doctrine of hope is an important one for believers. Hope is the earnest expectation of what God has in store for us. And hope holds us steady today.

Enter into God's Rest

What Does It Mean To Enter Into God’s Rest

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The author of Hebrews holds out the promise of entering into God's rest. But what is this rest? And how does one enter into it?

curse the fig tree

Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree – Matthew 21:18-22

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One of the stranger stories in the gospels concerns Jesus cursing a fruitless fig tree. What is the point of this? Why is it in our Bibles?

What does the Bible say about heaven?

What Does the Bible Say About Heaven

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Heaven is a common term in our vocabulary today. And one that is found throughout the Scriptures. But what does the Bible have to say about heaven?

apostasy: is it possible to fall away from the faith?

Apostasy: Is It Possible to Fall Away from the Faith?

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How should we respond to the warnings against apostasy in the Scripture? Is it possible for a true believer to fall away and be lost?

foolishness of the cross

Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross

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Jesus was crucified as a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also chose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who believe.

reconciliation and forgiveness

Reconciliation and Forgiveness in the Bible

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Reconciliation and forgiveness can be challenging for most of us. So what instruction does the Bible give us concerning these two things.

Who is drawn by the Father?

Who Is Drawn by the Father in John 6?

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Do all that are drawn by the Father actually come to the Son? Or does the Father drawn some who resist his drawing and reject the Son?

is the cross enough

Is the Cross Enough for Our Salvation?

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The cross is essential to our salvation. But is it enough? The cross represents forgiveness. But that is only the beginning of a new life in Christ.

What must I do to be saved?

What Must I Do to Be Saved? Believe in Jesus!

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What must I do to be saved? This is the most important question a person can ask. And the answer? Believe on, put your trust in, the Lord Jesus Christ.