When Jesus was asked what to look for at the time of his 2nd coming he warned about False Prophets Preachers and Perverts teaching a different Gospel. Of all the prophecies and signs recorded in the Bible regarding the Last Days, Jesus claimed False Prophets (preachers perverting the Gospel), as the prime signal to His …
It’s That Simple – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 10:1, “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their …
No One Was Found Worthy – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 4:5, “But to him that worketh not, but believeth [pisteuo; have trust and confidence] on him [Jesus Christ] that justifieth the ungodly”—[it is God who justifies me, you and all sinners]—“his faith,” [his trust and confidence that God can do that for us] “is counted for righteousness.” These aren’t my words; …
Damnable Heresy – by Joseph A. Cortes II Tim. 2:19, “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, havingthis seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” This scripture is a command for the ones who are already saved. Unfortunately, you can be saved and …
Not Of Yourselves – by Joseph A. Cortes Ephesians 2:8 reads, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Eternal life is a take proposition. Eternal life was never a give proposition. Salvation costs you nothing. That is why it is a free gift. Salvation …
Simplicity that is in Christ- by Joseph A. Cortes II Corinthians 11:3 reads, “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent [the Beguiler, the Deceiver] beguiled Eve through his subtilty [lit. cunning craftiness]” Paul is saying: “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent…” —meaning false prophets, false teachers, these false preachers, and whatever damnable heresy …