Salvation

Swindoll: Jesus Christ - Marked down (illustration)

One of the largest department stores in our nation took on a commercial adventure that proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. It was a doll in the form of the baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable, and cuddly. It was packaged in straw with a satin crib and …

Salvation is Free (illustration)

An old country preacher was met by a member of his congregation who asked, “Preacher if salvation is free, how come you’re always asking for money?” Good question, maybe one you’ve ...

Salvation is Valuable to All Who Accept it (illustration)

“An unknown author wrote, “Longfellow could take a sheet of paper, write a poem on it and make it worth sixty thousand dollars. That is talent. Rockefeller could sign a piece of paper and make it worth millions. That is capital. A sempstress can take material worth $5 a …

Survey Reveals The Concept of Sin is Outmoded (illustration)

How deeply has the tendency to deny hell penetrated evangelicalism? One survey of evangelical seminary students revealed that nearly half, 46 percent, felt preaching about hell to unbelievers is in “poor taste.” Worse, three out of every ten evangelical Christians surve …

An Instant Cake Mix That Was a Big Flop (illustration)

I read about an instant cake mix that was a big flop. The instructions said all you had to do was add water and bake. The company couldn’t understand why it didn’t sell-until their research discovered that the buying public felt uneasy about a mix that required only water. Appare …

Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor (illustration)

In an article written by Claire Shenot Burkat, “Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor,” it is stated that his sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. Coworkers found him boastful, even arrogant.

Question: Were These People Saved or Unsaved? (illustration)

The solemn exhortation found in Hebrews 10:26-31 is the fourth of five warnings found in Hebrews. It is one of the most controversial passages in all of Scripture and is debated by great theologians around the world. The big question is: Were these people saved or unsaved? There …

Bliss - “I Gave My Life For Thee” (illustration)

In 1858, Francis Ridley Havegal visited Germany with her father, who was being treated for an eye problem. While in a pastor’s home, she saw a painting of the crucifixion with words under it ...

The Bridge is Out (illustration)

In the fall of the year during an ice storm, a bridge collapsed. Cars continued to travel toward the bridge and plunged into the icy river below. One man went over, climbed out of the car, and then stood on the highway trying to stop others from plunging over. But car after …

Barna Says 1/3 of Christians Think Good People Will Go to Heaven (illustration)

In a survey conducted by the Barna Research Group, nearly 1/3 of all born-again Christians stated that all good people will go to heaven, whether they have embraced Jesus Christ or not. While 88% in a recent Barna poll believe Jesus Christ was a real person, what they believe abo …