Tag Archives: Salvation

The Offer Remains Until the End

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

God will continue to offer eternal salvation up until the end but no one knows when the end will be. John continues to give us his vision of the end in Revelation 16, there is an expansion of the seventh … Continue reading →

Posted in Purpose, Revelation | Tagged Armageddon, Eternity, Evangelism, God, Jesus Christ, John, Judgment, Lord of Glory, Purpose, Repent, Salvation, Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath | Leave a comment

Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Those who believe in Christ can look forward to brighter days ahead. This can encourage us to not only manage our daily living but be reinvigorated by Christ’s power. Each morning is a fresh start and we can believe that … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Encourage, God, Love, Optimism, Power, Salvation | Leave a comment

A Setback can be Just the Start of a Comeback

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday’s post was about king Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream. He had become prosperous but was humbled when everything was taken away. It was only when he came to the conclusion that God was in charge that he was restored as king; … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Advice, Daniel, Dream, Faith, God, Growth, Heaven, Humility, Judgment, king nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar’s, Pride, Restoration, Salvation | 4 Comments

Developing Habits that Help Us Apply our Faith

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

At first analysis of James 2:14-26, my thoughts were on how it seemed to be contradictory to Paul when he wrote that we are saved by faith. Now James is writing that we are saved by works. With further research … Continue reading →

Posted in James | Tagged acts of kindness, Christianity, Faith, God, Good Works, Growth, Guidance, James, Jesus, Kindness, Obedience, obedience to god, Paul, Prayer, Progress, random acts of kindness, Refinement, religion, Salvation, search the scriptures, spirituality, Tasks, Values | 6 Comments

Beyond Salvation

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Mark Shields

Is there something else beyond salvation or is that all there is? Pastor Wayne Williams delivered the message at the 10:50 service this past Sunday at First United Methodist Church Waco. He tells us in his message that God relentlessly … Continue reading →