His given name was Sha’ul Paulos. It was customary of Jews who were Roman citizens to be given two names at birth—one to identify their Jewish heritage, and one to identify them as Roman citizens. Thus, as a Pharisee, he was known as Sha’ul (Saul). And, what a Pharisee he was! He was vigorously educated … Read more
Such a sentiment comes from having zero understanding of the Creator and the specific things He has ordained. It is borne of the willful choice not to know those things He calls His. And yet, christians say it all the time, and it is preached from “church” pulpits regularly. To state that Messiah can “come … Read more
If one believes that being born again is a decision that man makes, like the unscriptural choice to “accept Christ into your heart,” then that also explains why it is common for some christians to believe that one’s salvation can be lost because of sins of the flesh. If salvation is a decision of man, … Read more