by admin | Nov 5, 2023 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Faith, Following Christ, Holiness, Love, Obedience, Salvation, Sin
1 John 1:9 is one of my favorite verses in the Bible, and it carries tremendous meaning. The word “cleanse” in 1 John 1:9 carries with it a greater meaning than a simple cleaning. When a plate is washed, we declare it to be clean and that it is free from dirt....
by admin | Oct 30, 2023 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Faith, Following Christ, Holiness, Love, Obedience, Salvation, Sin
Some time back, I posted a blog on Romans 8:12 and demonstrated that we are free from the bondage of sin. Although the doctrine of Christian perfection is also evident in other verses, I believe Romans chapter 8 makes a compelling case for Christian perfection. If we...
by admin | Oct 15, 2023 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Faith, Following Christ, Holiness, Love, Obedience, Sin
I have been promising a study of 1 John, and this is the first in a series of posts on an expository study of 1 John. I hope you enjoy it and come away with spiritual growth! Let’s start with themes in 1 John and the overarching purpose of 1 John. Themes which recur...
by admin | Nov 6, 2022 | Abortion, Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Faith, Holiness, Idolatry, Obedience, Salvation, Sin, Temptation
The account of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 is intriguing. The account can be studied in many different ways, and it carries such great meaning and significance. The account can also invite us into philosophical introspection, although this is not the subject for today....
by admin | Sep 11, 2022 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Faith, Grace, Holiness, Justification by Faith, Power of God, Salvation, Sin
This is a 20 to 30 minute read. This is also a work in progress and may be edited from time to time. Because of the length, section headings and important comments are inserted to assist in the flow. An Original Work by R. Joseph Ritter, Jr. Introduction Do we have a...
by admin | Mar 6, 2015 | Doubt, Faith, Following Christ, Trust
The Old Testament is full of amazing miracles. One of the miracles that catches my attention again and again is the parting of the Red Sea. I read this part of the exodus of the people of Israel from Egypt and scratched my head wondering why they refused to believe...