Hell is Necessary
Hell is Necessary
Four points: 1. The Security of the World (The lost don't think they are going to hell) 2. The Severity of Hell (How it is described) 3. The Suitability of Hell (The lost deserve to go there) 4. The Sanctity (Holiness) of Hell (Not that hell sanctifies, but hell reveals God's absolute holiness) Tim Conway is pastor of Grace Community Church in San Antonio, TX: www.gccsatx.com
Christian Maturity Part 1 (Taming the Tongue)
Christian Maturity Part 1 (Taming the Tongue)
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles. - Proverbs 21:23 This you know, my beloved brethren but everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; - James 1:19
Hopeful or Hopeless
Hopeful or Hopeless
Our great and only hope is Christ. Is your hope in Christ?
Hopeless Without Christ
Hopeless Without Christ
You have no hope. Because he's without Christ. There is no more damnable word then hopelessness. Because all over and all around... and every place in hell. That's what it is folks. That's what it is. When people fall off into the pit, that's it. Hopelessness is everywhere! Eternal hopelessness. There is no hope!
How Does The Spirit Bear Witness That We Are Children of God?
How Does The Spirit Bear Witness That We Are Children of God?
David asks: Also, how does the Spirit bear witness that we are children of God? Now, of course, that comes from Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness...
I am a Young Person Who is Wanting to be a Missionary
I am a Young Person Who is Wanting to be a Missionary
What is the wisest route to take as a young person wanting to be a missionary? Many people appear to have zeal to be a missionary, but they need to be sure that they're biblically qualified.
The Power of the Offensive Cross
The Power of the Offensive Cross
The Truths of the Cross are offensive to mankind.... but they Power of the Cross will radically save people by the Power of God. Have you been saved by such power?
Has the Power of the Cross Truly Set You Free?
Has the Power of the Cross Truly Set You Free?
Tim talks about how true believers are set free by the cross; free to live for holiness and die to ourselves.
Fellowship With Someone Who Claims Christ But is Living in Immorality?
Fellowship With Someone Who Claims Christ But is Living in Immorality?
My question is, in the Bible, the Lord says, ‘do not even eat’ with someone who claims Christ but is immoral.
Giving and Hospitality
Giving and Hospitality
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. - Romans 12:13
Discerning if I am in the Will of God
Discerning if I am in the Will of God
Am I in the will of God?
Should a Christian Play Violent Video Games?
Should a Christian Play Violent Video Games?
1 John 3:15 - Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Do You Have Integrity?
Do You Have Integrity?
Tim talks about our great need to live lives of integrity, totally beyond reproach. O LORD, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; who does not slander with his tongue and does no evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change; who does not put out his money at interest and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved. Psalm 15:1-5
Do You Have Integrity or Are You a Liar?
Do You Have Integrity or Are You a Liar?
Do you have integrity in your life? What do you do even when it seems no one is looking, and no one will ever know, do you do the right thing?
How Should I Pray?
How Should I Pray?
In this Ask Pastor Tim the question of "How Should I Pray" is answered. This is very important because many people will have the wrong motives in prayer, or will believe they are praying in the Spirit when it is not the case.
Does Your Prayer Life Look Like Devotion to Prayer?
Does Your Prayer Life Look Like Devotion to Prayer?
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
Live in True Harmony and Unity for Christ
Live in True Harmony and Unity for Christ
Romans 15:5 - May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
The Enduring Life in Christ
The Enduring Life in Christ
Are you enduring in this life in Christ? or your works and self-effort? What is salvation? I encourage you to watch this excerpt of the full bible study "Salvation, Once Saved Always Saved?"
Salvation, Once Saved Always Saved?
Salvation, Once Saved Always Saved?
Is it biblical to say that we are saved? or that we are being saved? What does the bible teach about salvation? What truly is salvation and can we lose it? and how do we endure to the end in this race?
Submission to the Government
Submission to the Government
As a professing Christian are you submitting to the government?
What Does Discipline From the Lord Look Like?
What Does Discipline From the Lord Look Like?
Hebrews 12:7-8 - It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
True Zeal for Christ
True Zeal for Christ
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Romans 12:11
Is the Age of Accountability Biblical?
Is the Age of Accountability Biblical?
Of course, I should have expected that this one was coming. Age of accountability. Si - he says, "A five year old missing girl's body was found recently encased in cement along a river bed in Michigan."
Tim revisits ‘Should a Christian observe the Sabbath?’
Tim revisits ‘Should a Christian observe the Sabbath?’
Tim revisits the question: "Should a Christian Keep the Sabbath Today"
The Justice of God
The Justice of God
Tim Conway talks about the perfect and absolute justice of God. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. - Psalm 89:14 For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. - Isaiah 61:8
Is Birth Control Biblical?
Is Birth Control Biblical?
Someone asks a question about birth control and if it is biblical. Some people may not realize it, but there are some sorts of birth control that are a form of abortion and therefore the people are committing murder.
Are you a Christian?
Are you a Christian?
This is a powerful bible study were Tim deals with Christian assurance... what is so key is this.. CHRIST!! It's not about your performance, yet so many people will put themselves next to a measuring stick to see if they measure up... oh that is no way to gain assurance.. the question is! Are you LOOKING TO CHRIST!?
I Tried to be Saved, but it Didn’t Work
I Tried to be Saved, but it Didn’t Work
"I want to be saved, but I just don't think I have enough desire to be saved."
Your Life, Christian Witness, and Testimony
Your Life, Christian Witness, and Testimony
Who knows what I might mean by Christian witness? Your testimony. And I don't mean testimony like when you talk to somebody about how God saved you specifically.
Are Overweight Christians False Converts?
Are Overweight Christians False Converts?
This one comes from Dede. She says, "There are many people in churches overweight. Is obesity a sin? Are overweight Christians false converts? What does the Bible say? Thank you."
Sarah Edwards or Benny Hinn, who is the False Prophet?
Sarah Edwards or Benny Hinn, who is the False Prophet?
How can we discern and test the spirits. Many people profess to have some type of manifestation in their life, who is biblical?
What Should a Christian Wife Do if Her Husband is Lost?
What Should a Christian Wife Do if Her Husband is Lost?
What should a Christian wife do if her husband is lost?
What Does it Mean to ‘be Saved, but only as Through Fire?’
What Does it Mean to ‘be Saved, but only as Through Fire?’
If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
Is it Possible to be Afraid of Sharing the Gospel?
Is it Possible to be Afraid of Sharing the Gospel?
If someone is a true Christian, is it possible for them to be afraid to share the Gospel?
So many Denominations, which one is true?
So many Denominations, which one is true?
There are hundreds of different denominations of churches, or things that call themselves churches. How do we discern which one is the right one? Pastor Tim Conway answers.
What Does it Mean to Live in Habitual Sin?
What Does it Mean to Live in Habitual Sin?
What does it look like when someone is living in habitual sin? How is it different from someone who is a believer simply struggling against sin?
Should I Be Scared of Hebrews Chapters 6 and 10?
Should I Be Scared of Hebrews Chapters 6 and 10?
Should we be afraid of verses like this? For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5andhave tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. - Hebrews 6:4-6