Achieving Salvation and Perfection

In this life God desires for us to be “perfect” and He desires to give us “salvation” in the next. But these biblical words are very often not fully understood with the result that believers miss out on some rich biblical truths that impact their approach to the Christian life.

Being Tempted: Jesus and Me

We are tempted multiple times every day. But what exactly is “temptation” and why is it so closely connected with trials. Jesus’ temptations and the Apostle Paul’s teaching on temptation give believers wonderful help in navigating through these daily experiences.

Dealing with Our Personal Guilt

Believers are sometimes paralyzed by sins from the past that have already been confessed before God and forgiven. What should be our response when troubled by past sins? Dr. Paul Benware provides answers from the scriptures that address the issue of guilt.

The Absolute Security of the Believer in Jesus Christ

The Absolute Security of the Believer in Jesus Christ Can the believer in Jesus Christ know with certainty that his position in Christ is eternally secure? Dr. Paul Benware provides proofs from scripture why our salvation in Jesus Christ can never be lost. Eternally Secure and Yet Losing Our Inheritance? Since the believer is internally…

Dealing with Doubtful Things

There are scriptural absolutes and there are issues the bible do no specifically address. How are we to develop our own convictions over these doubtful things? This text for this message is Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 8.

Where Is Our Faith Fixed?

To Believe or Not to Believe. Who or what are we going to trust? This message takes a look at Hebrews 11. The Results of Faith that is Misplaced. In Israel’s battle with the Philistines they put their faith in the ark of God rather than in God Himself and the results were devastating. Where…

Standing Strong

This Standing Strong series of messages were given at the Community Bible Church Fall Bible Conference. Passing on the Truth of God: God’s truth in the family. Dealing with False Teachers: False teachers in the church. Jude and 2 Peter. Seeing God’s Future Plan: Developing a two world view. Living Productively: A real relationship with…