The Bible warns of a coming judgment of God, where the moral man will be held accountable for his deeds, and the unbeliever will be judged for his unrepentant heart and stubbornness. True faith in Christ brings salvation apart from works, but true faith reveals itself in good works, such as seeking glory, honor, and immortality, and living for eternity's long-term reward. [... more]

The Roman world was shaken by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, but in the midst of uncertainty, the apostle John reminds us that God's mercy and truth are unchanging and available in abundance. He writes to a woman in the second letter of John, emphasizing the importance of truth and love, and the gifts of grace, mercy, and peace that come from God. [... more]