Salvation
The Medium Is NOT the Message
In 1964 a popular philosopher by the name of Marshall McLuhan, wrote a book entitled, "The Medium is the Message." The book explained that the medium or the form in which a message is delivered...
The Grace of God
“For by GRACE you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God...” Ephesians 2:8 “The word grace has a multiplicity of meanings in our daily ...
Articles about salvation in The New Creation Magazine focus on the concept of being saved from sin and its consequences, which is central to Christian theology. These articles explore various dimensions of salvation, its meaning, and its implications for believers. Here’s what they might cover:
Biblical Foundations of Salvation: Articles often explore how the Bible defines salvation, examining key passages such as John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, and Ephesians 2:8-9. They may explain how these scriptures outline the process of salvation, emphasizing faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior.
The Role of Jesus Christ: Since salvation is fundamentally tied to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, articles might delve into how Christ’s sacrifice on the cross provides atonement for sins and how His resurrection offers the promise of eternal life. They might also discuss the significance of titles like "Savior" and "Redeemer."
Grace and Faith: A common theme is the relationship between grace and faith in the process of salvation. Articles might explore how salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned through human effort but is received through faith in Christ.
Different Theological Perspectives: Christian traditions vary in their understanding of salvation. Articles might compare views from different denominations, such as Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox perspectives on issues like justification, sanctification, and predestination.
The Process of Salvation: Some articles might outline the steps or experiences often associated with salvation, such as conviction of sin, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit. They may also discuss concepts like being "born again" or the "new birth."
Assurance of Salvation: Many believers struggle with doubts about their salvation. Articles might address how Christians can have assurance of their salvation, exploring the promises of God’s faithfulness, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of persevering in faith.
Ours is a God of Abundance!
Abundance is defined in The American College Dictionary as An overflowing quantity or supply (e.g. of grain), Overflowing fullness (e.g. of the heart), and Affluence, wealth. Synonyms are ...
Overtaken in a Fault
Each of us has been overtaken in a fault at some time in our life. And with each of us, it has happened more than just once. In fact, it is our constant companion to one degree or another, in one area...
Running the Christian Race to Win the Price
The apostle Paul likened the Christian way of life to race to be won. It was an apt metaphor because the illustrated the consummate effort that must be put forth by a Christian if he is to ...
A Religious or a Biblical Foundation?
A discerning writer has written the following: “It may be that we have been brought up in a religious atmosphere and surrounded from our very birth by religious teaching. Being brought up in...
Personal Evangelizing
The English word evangelist is derived from the Greek word euangelistes - which means one who brings good news. It is listed as one of the four foundational offices of the early church to mentor the ...
Zaccheus
We read the story of Zaccheus in the Gospel of Luke 19:1-10. Zaccheus was a publican -- in fact he was the chief among the publicans -- and he was rich. But Zaccheus was not a happy man. He knew the ...