Purgatory is NOW (Part 2)

Purgatory is NOW (Part 2) By John Earp In Part 1, we considered the crucial issues of justice, retribution, pardon/forgiveness, and restoration to the kingship of God over our lives as they pertain to the concept of purgatory, which is a Roman Catholic doctrine that...

Purgatory is NOW

Purgatory is NOW By John Earp The other day, a friend of mine said of a particularly evil, pro-abortion politician, “I hope she burns in Hell!” To which I replied that I wouldn’t wish Hell on anybody. My friend then replied, “Okay, maybe just purgatory.” I left it at...

Keep yourselves from idols

Keep yourselves from idols By John Earp In my regular Bible reading, I recently read again through the Old Testament historical books. I was struck by the recurring incidence of God’s people, who had been graciously redeemed by the one true God, resorting to the...

Can God Heal the Sick?

Can God Heal the Sick? By John Earp Psalm 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4Who redeems your...
New Testament Christianity

New Testament Christianity

New Testament Christianity By John Earp Ephesians 5:1 NASB Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. 3 But sexual immorality...
Jesus is Alive!

Jesus is Alive!

Jesus is Alive! By John Earp The most important core truth of the Christian faith is that Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead by the power of God. The Son of God was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, and on the third day, rose again triumphant over...