salvation – Page 3 – Peaceable Treasures

21/06/2020

How the Holy Spirit changes our desires (and why the Gift of His assistance is essential to salvation)

Alma 23:28 describes a linked process between reception of the Holy Spirit and the attributes of godliness. Alma exhorts to, first, humble ourselves before God, then pray to Him, and be alert to temptation and our own weakness or preparation. This brings the influence of the Holy Spirit to us, makes us aware of that … Continue reading How the Holy Spirit changes our desires (and why the Gift of His assistance is essential to salvation)

29/09/201917/04/2022

The faith of Abraham (Romans 4)

The overall message of Romans is that we can never be free by living a sinless life – even if it were possible, it wouldn’t redeem us. That comes through a change of heart; a purification of spirit – which come through the power of Jesus Christ, who is perfect. The Law of Moses is the start, not the end. The end is Jesus Christ and redemption. Continue reading The faith of Abraham (Romans 4)

31/05/201508/10/2023

Spiritual liberty: Galatians 5

I’ve been reading an interesting book about the history of the Bible (The Book: A History of The Bible). It has glossy pages and pictures of ancient manuscript pages, with detailed information about some things I already knew, and others I didn’t. One thing it makes obvious is that the Bible was only compiled into … Continue reading Spiritual liberty: Galatians 5

22/02/201411/06/2017

Saving families – why women don’t ‘rule’ in the Church

Some people get concerned over Paul’s direction (e.g. in 1 Corinthians 14:34,35) that women should “keep silent” in the church and be subject to their husbands. Besides the less-than-perfect translation, women being “subject” to their husbands or needfully “silent” in any situation is a difficult principle for people to accept today. This is partly because … Continue reading Saving families – why women don’t ‘rule’ in the Church