The Bible tells us that our sin has separated us from God. It also tells us how that gap has been bridged, how a sinful person can be accepted by God, and how God has worked to make that acceptability possible. This booklet, which is based on truths found in Paul’s letter to the Romans, explains these important matters in a study of the biblical doctrine of justification.
It has been said that everyone believes in something. Yet no matter how sincerely those beliefs are held, it is possible to put our faith in the wrong thing. What is the right kind of faith? What are its characteristics? Where must our faith be placed? These questions carry eternal implications.
A recent survey indicated that 76 percent of those who believe in an afterlife think they have a good chance of going to heaven. But on what basis do so many of us assume we will be welcomed into God’s presence? Is it because we are confident that there are a lot of people worse than ourselves? This booklet examines the mistaken idea that God will grade us on a curve and shows that there is only one way anyone will make it into heaven.
We all carry guilt and regret, and we need to know with certainty that God’s forgiveness has truly lifted the load of our guilt and shame. In this study, we explore the depth, nature, and cost of the forgiveness that only God can give—and the peace we can know as a result.
Many would view the issue of predestination and election as a source of controversy and bitter disagreement. But senior research editor Herb Vander Lugt tells us that it is a subject that offers us good news! This booklet shows us how to avoid the pitfalls of the limitations of human logic and encourages us to rejoice as we see what the Scriptures say about God’s sovereignty and human freedom.
Many believers are plagued by the question, “Can I lose my salvation?” They ask, “Must I work to keep my salvation, or does God work to keep me?” This issue is at the very heart of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Is His work sufficient for our eternal salvation? This important study helps us to understand the biblical evidence that declares confidently that in Christ we are safe and secure.
Billions of people have never heard of Jesus Christ. What will happen to those people when they face God? Is Christianity the only true faith? Is believing in Jesus the only way to heaven? Can a person who never heard about Jesus be forgiven of sin and welcomed into heaven? On what basis will people who have never heard the gospel be judged? These are just a few of the questions this booklet discusses and points to the answers that are found in God’s Word.
What is the basis of my personal relationship with God? Is it rooted in my emotions, or is it grounded in the character of God Himself? In this important booklet, we learn that our position in Christ is the deciding factor in how God views us and evaluates our hearts.
To an unbeliever, the claims of Christianity can sometimes sound too good to be true. This booklet was written for those who are searching for answers to life. Specifically, the booklet examines the following questions: “What if it’s true that Jesus is who He claimed to be?” “What if it’s true that the Bible has the answers to my questions?” “What if it’s true that the church is more than just hypocrites?” and “What if it’s true that the Creator cares for me?” It concludes by examining the all-important question, “If it’s true, what does it mean for me?”
While you won’t find the words personal relationship with God in the Bible, the idea is everywhere. The Bible shows the importance of learning to know, to love, and to trust a very personal God. Page after page suggests that it is who you know that counts, and the who we need to know is God. This booklet takes a close look at the marks of a personal relationship with God and discovers many of the same characteristics that mark a relationship between friends.