What is the difference between foreknowledge and predestination? They are different. In Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome he states God both foreknew and predestined them to become conformed to the image of His Son.
“How, let me ask, have you believed vain fables, and supposed animals to be charmed by music; while Truth’s shining face alone, as would seem, appears to you disguised, and…
When God changes a person or their circumstance instantly it is sometimes called deliverance. When God provides His children the privilege of experiencing change over time, often allowing participation in the process, this progression is generally referred to as sanctification.
Sometimes I realize what I used to know. That is, recognize how much knowledge has evaporated away over time. … Jesus gave us a directive — which is also very sound advice — in Matthew 6.
““But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness …
Something as simple as a household chore can teach important life lessons. There are no aspects of who we are, or what we do, from which we cannot learn and apply to our relationship with the Creator …
Scripture says the world will know us — Christians — by our love. John records Jesus saying: ““By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you…
Trying to do something is very different from training to do something. Trying hard can be important but is a wholly different activity from training. Training is a valuable concept…
“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in…
Cats can complain a lot. They are creatures of habit, comfort and at least it seems, leisure. Cats complain if their lives are disturbed in any number of ways: Their…
For the Christian and non-Christian alike, faith is common. A biblical definition of faith is provided by the writer of Hebrews: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,…
“Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” (Psalm 86:11, NASB95) Sometimes a speaker or author presents a new…
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,” (2 Peter 1:5, ESV) Virtue can be defined as “a beneficial quality or…
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14, NASB95)…
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” ― A.W. Tozer
If one states they “study theology” or are “pursuing theological studies” then the literal interpretation of those words is …