by Mike Melia | Apr 26, 2025 | Christian Theology and Doctrine
I was involved in a discussion this week about whether true believers can lose their salvation, or “give away” eternal life after coming to Christ. As always, the question is, what does Scripture teach about eternal security in Christ? Can true believers...
by Mike Melia | Apr 20, 2025 | Holy Week & Resurrection
“He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee…” – Luke 24:6, NASB After the silence of Saturday, the stone was rolled away. What began in darkness ended in glory. The grave was empty. The tomb could not hold the...
by Mike Melia | Apr 19, 2025 | Holy Week & Resurrection
“Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.” — Luke 23:56 (NASB) The Day No One Talks About Between the agony of Good Friday and the triumph of Resurrection Sunday lies a day the Gospels barely...
by Mike Melia | Apr 18, 2025 | Spiritual Discernment
Last night, I attended a Holy Thursday service where a female bishop delivered the message. At one point, she said:“I didn’t understand… how Jesus could invite and welcome those people to His table.” It wasn’t immediately clear who she meant. At first, I thought she...
by Mike Melia | Apr 18, 2025 | Holy Week & Resurrection
“But Jesus, after crying out loudly with His last breath, said, ‘Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit.’ And having said this, He died.” – Luke 23:46, NASB Friday is called “Good” not because it was pleasant, but because of what it accomplished. On this...