The apostle’s last will and testament was not “please remember me fondly and say nice things about me,” but rather “remember what you were taught so that you will not fall but stand in faith.”
The apostle’s last will and testament was not “please remember me fondly and say nice things about me,” but rather “remember what you were taught so that you will not fall but stand in faith.”
Romans 13 instructs believers regarding things to remember about God and government, things to avoid during an election cycle, and things to practice during an election cycle.
After telling what believers received from God at salvation, Peter moves to telling what this requires of them. Peter says, “Let the following pursuits consume you daily!” There is nothing passive about Christianity.
“What about those who never hear the gospel?” Often, those who are most alarmed by the implications of this question are unbelievers, and not us. In our evangelistic conversations, in our own private doubts, and in our personal mission, how do we answer this question?
A fierce loyalty to personal freedom is a growing and defining trademark of Western secularism. We must consider the idolatry of personal freedom and the objections it brings against Christianity.
Why do bad things happen to good people? In light of all the evil, how can God be both good and great? Why didn’t God stop evil when he had the chance?