Life's Inanities and Ironies

 In an age where truth is often bent to fit personal agendas, the Epistle of Jude stands as a beacon for those who hold fast to the unchanging Word of God. As a fundamentalist Christian, I've always found Jude's urgent call to "contend earnestly for the faith" (Jude 3, NKJV) both convicting and empowering. This blog post expands on a recent homily I delivered to our congregation, drawing deeply from Jude while weaving in insights from other Scriptures. It's a reminder that our faith isn't a casual pursuit—it's a battleground where eternal truths are defended against subtle deceptions. The Call to Contend: A Divine Imperative Jude didn't set out to write a warning; he wanted to celebrate "our common salvation" (Jude 3). But necessity compelled him: false teachers had infiltrated the church, perverting grace into license for sin and denying Christ's lordship (Jude 4). This isn't ancient history—it's today's headlines. Think of c...

“ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) As Christians, one of the most important questions we can ask is whether a true believer can lose their salvation after accepting Christ. This issue has been debated for centuries, and it’s one that every follower of Jesus should understand. The Bible, our ultimate authority, provides clear answers when we interpret it literally and consistently. In this post, we’ll explore what Scripture says about the security of our salvation and why we can have confidence in God’s promises. The Bible’s Clear Teaching: Salvation is Secure For those who have truly accepted Christ, the Bible offers powerful assurances that our salvation is eternally secure. Let’s look at some key passages that affirm this trut...