The Five C’s in Salvation

There is no one word adequate to fully explain the plan of salvation.  The Scriptures mention so many different things on both God’s part and man’s part that together are involved in our salvation.  Certainly, we cannot be saved without God’s grace and our faith (Ephesians 2:8).  Nor could there be salvation without the sacrifice…

Under the Sun

Solomon began his reign well.  When God granted him any request, Solomon asked for wisdom and was given riches, peace, and length of days to boot.  He realized his father’s vision by building God’s house in Jerusalem.  He expanded Israel’s territory to its farthest extent and accumulated great wealth for God’s people.  However, the many…

You Remind Me Of…

Parents thrill when someone comments that one of their children reminds them of the parent or is the “spitting image” of them.  Sometimes it’s based on looks; other times it’s mannerisms.  But seeing some resemblance is usually a thrilling occurrence. For centuries, theologians have tried to grasp the ramifications of passages from Genesis in which…