Bible Studies on
Fundamental Christian Doctrine

What Does the Bible Teach About Eternal Security?

A few years ago, a Baptist youth pastor was lamenting that as soon as adolescents turn eighteen years old, they leave the church. Since I came to the Lord in 1978, I have seen many who were once on fire for the Lord leave the faith.

Does the Bible teach eternal security, or does God expect us to persevere? Can you be saved by grace, without believing in eternal security? Looking at over 150 verses of scripture, including those passages used to teach eternal security, this study will show that Jesus and the apostles warned us that we must endure to the end if we wish to be saved.

Law and Grace

In the Christian community, there is often confusion about the balance between law and grace. Questions arise, such as: Do we need to accomplish a certain amount of works in order to be saved? If not, why did Jesus teach us that He will judge us by our works ? In this study I try to answer some of these questions.

The Christian Faith Stands up to the Critics

Here are some ideas on how to reach your skeptic friends. This study is a short apologetic that uses rational thought and scientific evidence to prove that Jesus rose from the dead.

• How do we know the Bible is reliable?
• How do we know that it is not myth?
• How do we know Jesus really rose from the dead?

Seven Absurdities of Evolution

A short introduction into the creation-evolution debate. After describing seven simple impossibilities of evolution, I will provide links to my favorite books and websites on the topic, for those of you who are interested in more information.

[Jesus said:] For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? - John 5:46-47