A Wake Up Call

The alarm clock is designed to wake us up. An interesting invention added to the alarm is the snooze button. By pushing this button, the sleeper is granted another 5, 9, or so minutes of rest. Some have mastered the art of pushing the button more than once! Whether this is you or not, asContinue reading “A Wake Up Call”

Theology for Kids: What are Good Works?

What are Good Works? Good works are actions that God wants us to do. Good works do not save us (Eph. 2:9), but if you are saved you will want to do good works. The only works that save a sinner are the works of Jesus Christ. Because of His works, those who are forgiven obeyContinue reading “Theology for Kids: What are Good Works?”

Theology for Kids: What is Repentance and Faith?

What is Repentance and Faith? To repent means we turn away from our sin and turn to God (Acts 3:19). When we repent it is by God’s help that we realize that we are sinful and need forgiveness. So the Holy Spirit helps us turn from it and go to God for forgiveness.

Theology for Kids: What is the New Birth?

What is the New Birth? How do sinful people who are unable to save themselves get rescued? Because they are “dead in their sins” (Eph. 2:1), they must receive the new birth (John 3:3). The new birth is God the Holy Spirit making you alive spiritually.

Theology for Kids: Where Does Salvation Come From?

Where does Salvation Come From? The only way for us to be saved from God’s punishment and from our sin is if God rescues us. We cannot save ourselves because we are sinful and unable to come to Him with our own efforts (Rom. 3:10-12). Because God is loving and kind, He has made aContinue reading “Theology for Kids: Where Does Salvation Come From?”