Are Christians Once Saved, Always Saved? ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Plan of Salvation
Some believe that once a person accepts Jesus Christ as Savior, their salvation is forever assured—often called “eternal security” or “once saved, always saved.” But does the Bible actually teach this? A common proof text is John 10:27-29, where Jesus says His sheep hear His voice and no one can snatch them from His or the Father’s hand. However, this speaks of external threats, not…
The Son Makes Us Free – Brian Orchard leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Passover
The Hedgehog Review, an intellectual publication, explores deep philosophical and ethical questions. One article begins with the question: “How do we foster the conditions conducive to a truly enduring moral and ethical order?” Intellectuals seek this order, often examining Critical Theory from the Frankfurt School, including Theodore Adorno’s work. One study titled “Glimpses of Light from Enlightenment’s Prison” critiques the Enlightenment as a restrictive framework….
What Is Hell? – Steve Myers, Tom Robinson ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Heaven & Hell
What happens to bad people when they die? Or to those who aren’t Christians? Do they suffer forever in a fiery hell? Many assume so, but does eternal torment fit a loving God? Would He punish someone forever for a brief lifetime of mistakes? That concept portrays God as cruel, contradicting His nature of love (1 John 4:8). Surprisingly, the Bible doesn’t teach an ever-burning…
Resisting to Bloodshed – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
3 weeks ago in Days of Unleavened Bread
Resist the Shattering Here’s the bad news: Satan is out to get you. He wants to ruin your salvation, crush your spiritual potential, and leave you broken. But here’s the good news: He can’t—unless we let him. Jesus promises, “No one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (John 10:29). Our salvation is secure, but that doesn’t mean Satan stops trying to…
“But Let a Man Examine Himself”: 10 Questions to Ask Before Passover – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Passover
As Passover approaches, self-examination is vital—but if we’re not careful, it can quickly slide into self-condemnation. It’s easy to focus on how far we still have to go: the struggles, the shortcomings, the sense that we haven’t done enough. Growth matters. But when our eyes are fixed only on our flaws, we risk missing the very purpose of the season. Paul wrote that in taking…
God’s Seven Biblical Holy Days and Festivals youtu.be
God’s Plan in the Festivals: A Story of Family, Redemption, and Glory God has had a plan from the beginning. He created humanity with a purpose—not just to live and die, but to become part of His eternal family. This incredible truth is revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and pictured clearly through the seven annual festivals God established. These days are…
The Apostle Paul’s Teaching on Justification in the Book of Galatians cbcg.org
Ryan Welsh
9 hours ago in Law
Many use Galatians 5:18—“But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law”—to argue that Christians are no longer required to keep God’s commandments. But this interpretation is based on poor translation and misunderstanding. The original Greek lacks the definite article “the,” meaning it should read, “not under law.” But what kind of law is Paul referring to? Paul consistently upheld…
Were Holy Days the Heresy at Colosse? – Eddie Johnson lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
10 hours ago in Holy Days
Colossians 2:16-17 is often misunderstood as proof that Paul rejected biblical holy days and food laws. But a closer look reveals something different. Paul wrote to counter false teachings—especially early forms of gnosticism—that had infiltrated the Colossian church. Some gnostics, particularly the ascetic kind, weren’t rejecting holy days altogether. Instead, they were keeping them in harsh, self-denying ways and judging others for being too festive…