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1 John: Fellowship with God
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Whenever we begin a study of the Word of God there are a number of questions that we must ask regarding the text before us. Three of these questions should include:
1. Who is the intended audience?
2. What is the theme?
3. What is the reason or occasion that a ...
Whenever we begin a study of the Word of God there are a number of questions that we must ask regarding the text before us. Three of these questions should include:
1. Who is the intended audience?
2. What is the theme?
3. What is the reason or occasion that a ...
Advice to a Young Pastor
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
The Ten Most Important Lessons Learned
1. Put the most significant people in your life first.
Your spouse, family, close friends, and mentors should be put into your calendar first.
2. Never stop growing in your knowledge of the Scriptures and in your faith in ...
The Ten Most Important Lessons Learned
1. Put the most significant people in your life first.
Your spouse, family, close friends, and mentors should be put into your calendar first.
2. Never stop growing in your knowledge of the Scriptures and in your faith in ...
Are Good Works Guaranteed?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Imagine that you have a loved one who professes to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. You watch patiently, but as more time passes you grow concerned. There seems to be absolutely no good works (or very little) that you can see in their life. You begin to pray for ...
Imagine that you have a loved one who professes to know Jesus Christ as their Savior. You watch patiently, but as more time passes you grow concerned. There seems to be absolutely no good works (or very little) that you can see in their life. You begin to pray for ...
Assurance of Salvation
(By Mark Fontecchio)
I absolutely believe that a person can be sure of their eternal salvation. First and foremost this assurance should be based on a proper understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Saving faith is the belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again to pay ...
I absolutely believe that a person can be sure of their eternal salvation. First and foremost this assurance should be based on a proper understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Saving faith is the belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again to pay ...
Can We Trust the Bible?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Can we trust the Bible? This is the central question that surrounds the issue of inerrancy. Merriam-Webster chooses to define inerrancy as, “exemption from error” or “infallibility.” This seems like a reasonable definition. Applying this definition to the Bible ...
Can we trust the Bible? This is the central question that surrounds the issue of inerrancy. Merriam-Webster chooses to define inerrancy as, “exemption from error” or “infallibility.” This seems like a reasonable definition. Applying this definition to the Bible ...
Coping with Cancer
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. – 1 Thess. 5:9-10
It first started with the nondescript. Bad headaches and uncontrollable ...
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. – 1 Thess. 5:9-10
It first started with the nondescript. Bad headaches and uncontrollable ...
Disciple: Be One. Make One.
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
As a husband, I consider it my responsibility and honor to help my wife to become stronger in her faith in Christ Jesus. As a father of three wonderful children, I have it as one of my personal goals to help our children to understand their identity in Christ and what ...
As a husband, I consider it my responsibility and honor to help my wife to become stronger in her faith in Christ Jesus. As a father of three wonderful children, I have it as one of my personal goals to help our children to understand their identity in Christ and what ...
Forgiven by the Blood of Christ?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Some sins are deemed to be worse than others. A certain disgust is understandable when Christians are confronted with the onslaught of wickedness in an unredeemed world. Too often, the news tells the tragic story of a young life taken, a woman brutally attacked, a ...
Some sins are deemed to be worse than others. A certain disgust is understandable when Christians are confronted with the onslaught of wickedness in an unredeemed world. Too often, the news tells the tragic story of a young life taken, a woman brutally attacked, a ...
Is Repentance Required for Eternal Salvation?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important subject known to mankind. It is the, “power of God to salvation for everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16).[1] Yet, among those that love the Lord Jesus Christ there is great disagreement about the content of the Gospel. ...
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important subject known to mankind. It is the, “power of God to salvation for everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16).[1] Yet, among those that love the Lord Jesus Christ there is great disagreement about the content of the Gospel. ...
Living for Christ: The Relationship between Sanctification and Separation
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Susie could not believe it. She had always been the first person to make fun of Christians and loved to refer to them as “Bible thumpers.” Now, she was headed out the door to her first Bible study. She had found a tract at a local laundry mat that clearly explained ...
Susie could not believe it. She had always been the first person to make fun of Christians and loved to refer to them as “Bible thumpers.” Now, she was headed out the door to her first Bible study. She had found a tract at a local laundry mat that clearly explained ...
Sin and the Christian Life: Why do Christians Sin?
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
A Christian father struggles not to be angry with his son. A grandmother hates that she tends to give in to the pressure to gossip at her prayer group. A young Christian couple battles temptations before their marriage. It is these types of situations that are played ...
A Christian father struggles not to be angry with his son. A grandmother hates that she tends to give in to the pressure to gossip at her prayer group. A young Christian couple battles temptations before their marriage. It is these types of situations that are played ...
The Five Steps of Bible Study
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Amidst the natural beauty of the hills of Northern Wisconsin emerge stories that appear to be too ridiculous to be true. Such is the story of Bill and Bob (not their real names). These two brothers worked for many years remodeling homes, but what made them different ...
Amidst the natural beauty of the hills of Northern Wisconsin emerge stories that appear to be too ridiculous to be true. Such is the story of Bill and Bob (not their real names). These two brothers worked for many years remodeling homes, but what made them different ...
The Judgment Seat of Christ
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Most of my adult life I have been battling a rare genetic condition. This condition, in turn, has directed my attention towards my citizenship in the Kingdom of God. I draw great comfort and strength from knowing what is ahead in my future. A very real part of the ...
Most of my adult life I have been battling a rare genetic condition. This condition, in turn, has directed my attention towards my citizenship in the Kingdom of God. I draw great comfort and strength from knowing what is ahead in my future. A very real part of the ...
The Purpose of Good Works for Christians
(By Pastor Mark Fontecchio)
Good works will not:
Get you into heaven when you die Keep Christians from losing their salvation (which is secure) Prove that a person is truly saved Earn the love of God Good works will:
Bring glory to God (Matt. 5:16; John 15:8; 1 Pet....
