Dan Delzell
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5 critical facts about life after death
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” And nowhere is this life principle more consequential than in man’s reluctance to plan for life after death.
Will imperfect Christians be rejected by Christ?
Thankfully, no one who is born again will face rejection from Christ at the end of time, in spite of their imperfect obedience.
How redefining ‘faith’ prevents people from knowing Christ
Some people in their religious zeal mistakenly claim, “Faith is more than belief. Faith is also how you live your life.” This popular redefinition of “faith” is far more dangerous than you may realize.
Does the book of James promote salvation by works?
While James did not teach that salvation can be earned, he did teach that good works are the fruit of a living faith in Jesus Christ.
A proposal for Catholics and Protestants
If a Catholic priest and a Protestant pastor were to agree with one another on these three points, it would make quite a statement. It would indicate that both the Catholic priest and the Christian pastor are united in the Christian faith, in spite of their ecclesiastical differences.
Consuming Christ’s flesh and blood
There is no question that Christ’s words in John 6 are difficult to fully comprehend. But why anyone would overreact to the Lord's astonishing statements and turn away from the Bread of Life is beyond me.
Jesus is never the author of doubt
The next time waves of doubt come crashing down upon you, remember Peter who cried out, “Lord, save me!” We too can call on the Lord when we experience feelings of desperation. Our loving Savior has no intention of allowing us to drown.
How to lead your children to Christ
There is still time to reach your child for the Lord. The power of the Holy Spirit continues to guide and assist Christian parents in leading their children to Christ.
Pray for a thick skin and a soft heart
Love for enemies is just another aspect of the “foolishness” of the Gospel. But the foolishness of God is stronger than man.
Jesus will never tell a Christian: Depart from me
Some people rely upon their works to get into Heaven, while Christians rely upon Christ’s death on the cross. Lost people rely upon the Law rather than the Gospel.