Just the Simple Truth

Category: Q:Salvation

  • Who is Jesus Christ?

    There is a lot of debate today on university campuses and in scholastic circles as to Who Jesus Christ truly was.  One book describes the dilemma this way: Interpretations of Jesus are fraught with bias.  He’s a powerful figure whom people want on their sides – and they’re willing to re–create him in their image […]

  • Why the Resurrection?

    Since the very beginning of Christianity, there have been numerous attempts to prove that the resurrection of Jesus Christ did not happen.  One of these attempts is known as the swoon theory.  According to this theory, Christ was indeed nailed to the cross.  He suffered terribly from shock, loss of blood, and pain, and he […]

  • What was the Resurrection Like?

    For many people today, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a seemingly insignificant point of Christian doctrine.  They think it does not matter whether Jesus was raised from the dead or not, what matters is that He lived a good life.  But it should be pointed out that that is not the position of the […]

  • How can I tell if someone is a Christian?

    Central Illinois is a very agricultural area.  Corn and soybean and even pumpkin fields are everywhere and, at certain times of the year, you can see dozens of tractors and combines plowing the land between the towns.  Country music is very popular here and some of the people love to wear Wrangler jeans and cowboy […]

  • What is Conversion?

    Recently, I led a church service at a Nursing Home in Central Illinois.  I gave a simple salvation message and, afterwards, I wanted to see if the people understood what I was saying.  So I approached an elderly lady in a wheelchair and asked her if she attended church before coming to the home.  She […]

  • What is the Gospel?

    The term “Gospel” is a very popular one in Christian circles today.  “Together for the Gospel” is a bi-annual conference held on the campus of Southern Theological Seminary to encourage conservative pastors to stay true to the Biblical Gospel.1  Books such as A Gospel Primer for Christians2 and What is the Gospel3 have been written […]

  • Why the Cross?

    Crucifixion was a horrible way to die. In the First Century B. C., the Roman orator Cicero wrote this about crucifixion, To bind a Roman citizen is a crime, to flog him is an abomination, to kill him is almost an act of murder: to crucify him is – What? There is no fitting word […]

  • Why did Jesus come?

    The World Book Encyclopedia defines Christmas as “a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.” 1 The encyclopedia goes on to write that: Christmas is the happiest and busiest time of the year for millions of Christians throughout the world. People of different countries celebrate the holiday in various ways, depending on national […]

  • What is a Christian?

    It may be helpful to answer that question with an example. One of the most popular books, written within the past several decades, indirectly answers that question the following way: Right now, God is inviting you to live for his glory by fulfilling the purposes he made you for. It’s really the only way to […]