I speak the truth in Christ – I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit…
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“From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent[change your attitudes and ways], for the kingdom of heaven is near.’” –Matthew 4:17(insertion mine) For many people, the word “Heaven” refers to an ideal place or a state of perfection. Of course, different people have different views on what constitutes perfection and this explains why there…
The Bible contains many apparent conflicts and some of these were discussed in the July, September, and October Wake Up Reports. This month we will consider another textual conflict. This conflict can be resolved so that all Bible passages are harmonious, but the resolution does not come easy. I would like to begin this article by…
Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Roman Catholic Church. This booklet presents reasons why Protestants rebelled against the doctrines of prayers for the dead, purgatory, priests, and transubstantiation. To The Reader: This booklet is based on material published on our web-site. To study further, visit our website at wake-up.org/studies to read other…
“Dear Larry Wilson: I have wondered about the eternal destiny of infants and young children who die before reaching the age of accountability. Are they “lost” or “saved?” Sincerely, Crystal ” Dear Crystal: For twenty centuries, Christians have debated the question of how God deals with the death of young children. In ancient times, infant…
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. – Romans 5:1,2 The Way to Eternal Life Is Through…
What Must I do to be saved? People throughout the world have pondered this question. This booklet provides biblical answers to this question and includes these subjects: • How a God with foreknowledge still allows free will • God predestines events, not people • People inherently can distinguish right from wrong • God has established…
