IS FAITH WITHOUT WORKS DEAD FAITH? FAITH AND WORKS IN JAMES

After considering the role of the law in salvation-related concerns in the preceding article (The Law and Salvation), Eshema posed this question. What does James mean when he says that "faith without actions is dead" (James 2:17, 20)? The question comes from the context of the role of works in the salvation of a sinner. … Continue reading IS FAITH WITHOUT WORKS DEAD FAITH? FAITH AND WORKS IN JAMES →

THE TWO UNREALITIES – SINLESSNESS AND PERFECTION

QUESTION: Praise God Pastor, I Am Arthur and would like to know whether it is possible to live a sinless life as a Christian. Can I attain perfection as a Christian? Arthur RESPONSE: Brother Arthur, praise the name of Jesus and I appreciate you asking the question. According to certain religious doctrines, sinless perfection is … Continue reading THE TWO UNREALITIES – SINLESSNESS AND PERFECTION →

WHY MARTYRDOM IS NOT CHRISTIAN (PART II)

Who is a Martyr? The English word martyr is a translation and almost transliteration of the Greek word martur, which simply means "witness." The Greek concept of martur witnesses for their beliefs despite the risk since he or she is certain of what they are witnessing. A martur, in other words, is a brave witness … Continue reading WHY MARTYRDOM IS NOT CHRISTIAN (PART II) →

WHY MARTYRDOM IS NOT CHRISTIAN (Part 1)

Every year on June 3rd, the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and Muslims in Uganda remember the Ugandan Martyrs who were executed by the Buganda Kingdom. The Catholic Church honours 22, the Anglican Church commemorates 23, and the Muslim community insists on 70 Islamic Martyrs. These individuals were executed for their faith by the Catholic Church, … Continue reading WHY MARTYRDOM IS NOT CHRISTIAN (Part 1) →

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANOINTING OIL

QUESTION: But what about the anointing oil, Pastor? I see in the Bible that oil is used. It is also mentioned in the New Testament. What are your views? Frank RESPONSE: Thank you for your inquiry, Frank. I will not only share my opinion on the subject, but I will also discuss the facts surrounding … Continue reading WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANOINTING OIL →

TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART III)

QUESTION:Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit?Brenda RESPONSE: We left off where we had indicated that worship is a transaction between man and his God, and the most important thing is to grasp who this God is essentially. This discussion took place within the context of Jesus' interaction with the … Continue reading TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART III) →

TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART II)

QUESTION: Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit? Brenda RESPONSE: We now move on to the subject of worshipping God in truth and in Spirit, and we analyse what this entails. (Read part 1 here). This is a loaded question, and if approached lightly, you may miss the message. The … Continue reading TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART II) →

WORSHIPING GOD IN TRUTH AND SPIRIT (PART 1)

QUESTION: Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit? Brenda RESPONSE: Thank you, sister, and God be praised. The question you pose is based on a Bible verse found in John 4:24, which states, "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." Even in this … Continue reading WORSHIPING GOD IN TRUTH AND SPIRIT (PART 1) →

SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 4)

QUESTION: Greetings pastor is there are differences between sin, sinning and sinner? If there is, is that difference in our interpretation and experience or one we can deduce from scriptures as well. Are we still sinners ever under Christ? Thanks, Becky. RESPONSE: Now we'll look at Sin, Sins, and Sinners in the New Testament (NT). … Continue reading SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 4) →

SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 3)

QUESTION: Greetings pastor is there are differences between sin, sinning and sinner? If there is, is that difference in our interpretation and experience or one we can deduce from scriptures as well. Are we still sinners ever under Christ? Thanks, Becky RESPONSE: In the previous instalment of this answer, we looked at the Old Testament … Continue reading SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 3) →