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The Gospel

  • Intro
  • Part I: Creation
  • Part II: Humanity & Sin
  • Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Part IV: The Way of the Christian
  • Part V: Beware the Wolves

Introduction to the Gospel

This section of the website contains a series of posts which explain the Gospel "message of truth" as it was "once for all [time] handed…

June 26, 2025
Intro/The Gospel

There Is a God

In days and centuries past, men understood and acknowledged that there was a God, even if they chose not to obey Him (Act 17:23; Rom…

June 20, 2025
The Gospel/Part I: Creation

God’s Creation

We see it written, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (i.e., this universe; Gen 1:1; cf. Gen 1:1–2:25; Exo 20:11; 1Ch…

July 14, 2025
The Gospel/Part I: Creation

Science vs. the Bible

Before we can continue further, we must deal with some of the false teachings of man that are masquerading as science. Many people are mistakenly…

June 12, 2025
Science/The Gospel/Part I: Creation

Humanity & Sin

Man disobeyed God, and sin entered. God placed the first humans, Adam and Eve, in the “garden of Eden” and gave them a few simple…

June 13, 2025
The Gospel/Part II: Humanity & Sin

The Day of Judgment

God will only allow Satan’s and humanity’s rebellion (sin) to continue for a while. “He has fixed a day” (Act 17:31; cf. Jud 14–15) still…

April 18, 2025
The Gospel/Part II: Humanity & Sin

The World in Awful Sleep

Scripture warns us explicitly and repeatedly to “be on the alert” (Mat 24:36–25:13; Mar 13:35–37; Act 20:31; 1Co 16:13; Eph 6:18; 1Th 5:2–4; Rev 3:3;…

July 3, 2025
The Gospel/Part II: Humanity & Sin

Our Hope

We now start to turn away from death and toward “eternal life” (Mat 19:16, 29; 25:46; Mar 10:29–30; Luk 18:30; Joh 3:14–17, 36; 4:13–14; 5:24;…

June 29, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Bible Prophecy Foretold Jesus

The Bible contains over three hundred prophecies about Jesus’ birth, life, death, and resurrection, which were recorded (written down in Scripture) long before Christ…

May 2, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Is Jesus Really God?

In this chapter, we will look at a critical aspect of Christian faith: Was (and is) Jesus really God? While some skeptics, agnostics, and atheists…

May 2, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Was Jesus Really Raised from the Dead?

Jesus’ death and subsequent resurrection had been foretold (prophesied) way back in Genesis 3, written thousands of years before His birth, where we are told…

May 2, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Image of the Invisible God

When you see (read about) Jesus, you are seeing (reading about) God (Col 1:15; Joh 10:30; 12:45; Heb 1:3). Therefore, what you see Jesus is…

July 3, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Why did God have to send His Son to die on the cross for us? Simply put, it is because humanity could not (and cannot)…

May 2, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Come, All Who Are Thirsty

Salvation (forgiveness of sins and “eternal life” ) is open to “everyone” (Mat 7:8, 26; Luk 6:47; 12:8; Act 2:21; Rom 1:16; Gal 3:22; cf.…

July 4, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

The New Testament Plan of Salvation

The “New Covenant” is the Law of Grace and the “good news” of the Gospel—which is “the forgiveness of our trespasses [sins]” and “the…

July 7, 2025
The Gospel/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

What Happens at Baptism

Let’s review what happens at your baptism. It is at baptism that your sins are forgiven, as Scripture clearly states: “Be baptized in the name…

June 29, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part III: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Press On to Maturity

When you are “born again,” you are an “infant in Christ” (see 1Co 3:1–2; cf. “little ones,” Mat 10:42; 18:3–10), a new baby Christian,…

June 25, 2025
The Gospel/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Nature of Salvation

It is important to understand the nature of salvation. Some think that the Gospel, salvation, and eternal life are just about being “born again” (Joh…

June 25, 2025
The Gospel/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Living in the Spirit

As Christians, we are called to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2Co 5:7) and to “walk [live] by the Spirit” (see Gal 5:16, 25).…

June 19, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Changing Your Worldly Habits

The life of a Christian is one of continuous repentance (1Jn 1:5–10; 2:1, 28; 1Co 9:27; cf. Jas 5:16; Heb 4:16; 7:25) and avoidance of…

July 14, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Understanding Obedience

This chapter explains that “obedience” (see Joh 3:36; Act 5:29, 32; 6:7; Rom 1:5; 15:18; 16:26; Heb 5:9; 1Pe 1:2, 22; cf. Mat 7:21–27; 12:50;…

July 6, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Role of Works

This chapter continues the study of obedience by examining the role that “works” (“bearing fruit”) play in the plan of salvation. This is a…

July 5, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Persevere in Faith

While Jesus has already done His part, we must also do our part and “persevere” in faith until the end. This is a lengthy chapter,…

July 14, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Understanding Prayer

While God speaks to us through His Word, prayer is how we speak with our “heavenly Father” (Mat 5:48; 6:14, 26, 32; 15:13; 18:35; Luk…

May 10, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Peace of God

There are three types of peace for a Christian: 1) Peace with God: This is a heavenly peace (Rom 5:1–2; 8:6; Psa 119:11, 165; cf.…

May 5, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Wisdom of God

The “wise” (Pro 1:3, 5; 8:33; 10:14; 12:15; 13:14, 20; 23:23; Psa 16:16; 107:43; Jas 3:13; Eph 5:15; 1Co 10:15) Christian’s heart directs him to…

June 14, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Kingdom of God

All Christians should have a basic understanding of “the kingdom of God” (Mat 12:28; 19:24; 21:31, 43; Mar 1:15; 10:14; Luk 4:43; 6:20; 7:28; 9:2;…

April 27, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

The Armor of God

We must put on the full armor of God so we can “stand firm” in our faith; failure to do this can lead us to…

July 13, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Holy, Holy, Holy

We as humans tend to greatly underestimate the “holiness” (see Exo 3:5; Lev 19:2; Rev 4:8; Act 7:33; 1Pe 1:16; Isa 6:3; Psa 11:4; 24:3;…

April 17, 2025
The Gospel/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

All Things Made New

Let’s look at the future that awaits all those who “CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD” (see Act 2:21; 22:16; Rom 10:13; 1Co 1:2;…

June 13, 2025
The Gospel/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Go and Tell Others

One of the “fruits” (Mat 7:16, 20; 9:37–38) of a Christian is leading others to truth in Christ and winning souls for the Lord.…

May 1, 2025
The Gospel/Part IV: The Way of the Christian

Beware the Wolves

Now, you will hear much disagreement among men about the Gospel and Plan of Salvation that I have explained to you, but we must approach…

July 11, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part V: Beware the Wolves

Some Popular False Teachings

The number of false teachings from secular as well as so-called "Christian" sources is staggering! It's a giant maze that you must navigate if you…

June 21, 2025
The Gospel/Part V: Beware the Wolves

An Example of False Teachings

I would like to give you an example of how false teachings and fake gospels can show up in the real world. They are cleverly…

April 18, 2025
The Gospel/Part V: Beware the Wolves

Common Objections to Baptism As Required

Listed below are some of the arguments I have heard as to why baptism is not required for salvation are listed below, along with my…

July 11, 2025
The Gospel/Bible Studies/Part V: Beware the Wolves

Posts From Rays Of Hope

  • God Demonstrates His Own Love for Us

    No matter what you have done, Christ offers forgiveness! Unlike man, who can hold a grudge for years…

  • Christ Died for Our Sins

    Christ died for all your sins. No sin is too great to be forgiven by the blood of…

  • Whoever Believes in Him Shall Not Perish

    The “good news” (Luke 2:10; Acts 13:32; Rom. 10:15) of the gospel is that God in grace out…

  • You Must be Born Again

    To be born again properly in accordance with New Testament Scripture, one must: 1. Hear, 2. Believe, 3.…

  • Now [Today] is the Day of Salvation

    Yes, we are on the very brink of eternity (Acts 17:31). It could happen this very day (Matt.…

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Iron Sharpens Iron is an online bible study resource for the “born again” (John 3:7) Christian who desires to “grow in the grace and knowledge [understanding] of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet. 3:17-18), “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Php. 2:12), “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15) , and “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all [time] handed down to the saints” (Jude 3) in New Testament Scripture.

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