I speak the truth in Christ – I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit…
“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, 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…
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 Wake Up Family: This past August (2022), when I heard the news Olivia Newton-John had passed away, my first recollection was of her beaming, infectious smile. Because the depth and sincerity of coverage surrounding her in Australia, Britain, and the US suggested she wasn’t the typical, self-absorbed celebrity, I watched a documentary about her…
I have been asked many times if church membership is required for salvation. The answer is “no.” The eternal destiny of each person is determined by his or her response to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Those obeying the Holy Spirit are living by faith. Those refusing to obey His voice are living in…
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…
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…
