salvation – Page 15

Andy Sochor December 15, 2014

You Are a Peculiar People

Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Peter wrote his letter to Christians, reminding them that they were to be different from the world. In our text, he described how we are to be different from the world. A Chosen Race People talk a lot about race – we must understand that all are equal before God (Galatians 3:28; […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: baptism, church, holiness, mercy, obedience, sacrifices, salvation, teaching

Andy Sochor December 1, 2014

Some Things That Money Cannot Buy

Text: Hebrews 13:5 We live in a materialistic society. The problem is not money or the things it will buy, but our attitude toward these things. While money will buy a lot of things, there are some things that money cannot buy. It is important that we recognize the limits of money and, therefore, place our trust […]

Filed Under: blessings, New Testament Tagged With: blessings, blood, conscience, death, guilt, hades, health, heaven, hell, Holy Spirit, joy, materialism, miracles, money, obedience, redemption, salvation

Andy Sochor November 10, 2014

Why Were They Called Churches of Christ?

Text: Romans 16:16 Paul referred to the congregations with which he was associated as “churches of Christ.” Many brethren, in an effort to follow the New Testament pattern, have also used this to identify local churches. But some have tried to distance themselves from this name. Our desire must be to please Christ and serve […]

Filed Under: church, New Testament Tagged With: authority, autonomy, baptism, church, church of Christ, denominations, preaching, salvation, standard, unity

Andy Sochor November 10, 2014

Consider Your Calling

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Paul contrasted those who are perishing and those who are being saved (1 Corinthians 1:18). The difference was in their response to the word of the cross (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:23-24). There are just these two groups – the perishing and the saved. We need to be sure we are in the right […]

Filed Under: New Testament, salvation Tagged With: arrogance, baptism, gospel, humility, preaching, repentance, salvation, wisdom, word of God

Andy Sochor October 27, 2014

Hold Fast the Word

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 “Hold fast the word” – this statement (or similar) is found several times in the New Testament. Why are we to hold fast the word of God? We can answer that question by examining the passages that contain this admonition. Hold Fast the Word Because… It is the Gospel (1 Corinthians […]

Filed Under: New Testament, word of God Tagged With: eternal life, faith, gospel, inspiration, pattern, preaching, salvation, standard, traditions, word of God

Andy Sochor October 13, 2014

“Christ Did Not Send Me to Baptize”

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17 One of the notable points of disagreement we have with the religious world is over baptism. We teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. In general, the “Christian” religious world rejects this. Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 1:17 is often used to say that baptism is not necessary. We need to understand […]

Filed Under: New Testament, preaching, salvation Tagged With: baptism, gospel, interpretation, preaching, salvation, word of God

Andy Sochor September 8, 2014

How to Receive God’s Grace

Text: James 4:6-10 God’s grace is offered to all (Titus 2:11), but it is not received by all. This passage tells us how to receive God’s grace, which leads to salvation (Ephesians 2:8). We Must Be Humble (v. 6) God offers grace to all, but only gives it to the humble (Matthew 5:3) – humility […]