Predestination vs. Free Will
If God knows the end from the beginning and also knows the ultimate decision every person will make to follow or reject him, how does He not control who will live forever and die forever? This booklet resolves this age old question with a clear explanation of the how God does not predestine anyone for […]
Ephesians – Explained
This booklet is part 2 of a continuing booklet series of interlaced comments on Paul’s epistles. He wrote to the church in Ephesus about predestination, spiritual gifts and how Christ is reflected in his people when they reflect His holy character. This booklet is based on material published on our website. To study further, visit […]
Salvation: Faith? Grace? Works
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 […]
The Seven Seals
The book of Revelation describes a scene in Heaven and the Father is holding a book (scroll) sealed with seven seals. (Revelation 5:1) Bible expositors describe in great detail each of the seals because of John’s description of each seal. However, much less information is available about the contents of the book other than John’s description […]
Predestination and Free Will are Partners
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 […]
Questions About the Seven Seals
Q. I have many questions about the Seven Seals in Revelation. Can you tell me how you understand them in simple terms? LW. A common mistake made by Bible students who study the seven seals is to innocently disconnect the subject of the seven seals from the “book” that is sealed with the seven seals! […]