What does Paul's use of "if" actually mean in 1 Corinthians 15:1 and 2?

 

Paul says we're "saved if we hold firmly to the Gospel." Was he warning believers, or revealing something deeper about the very nature of real faith? In this short, we dig into the Greek, the context, and the one thing that makes belief either solid or empty. If you've ever wondered what "believing in vain" really means, this will change how you read 1 Corinthians 15 forever.

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What is the Gospel?

Living God Ministries - The Gospel https://share.google/5RLu7YV2L3LDMijvv

1 Timothy 1:18-20 Shipwrecked Faith

1 Timothy 1:18-20 is often used to threaten the eternal security of the believer. In this video, we explore how Paul's warning to Timothy is about battling the reasons why people had "suffered shipwreck with regard to faith."

Resources: Once Saved Always Saved 9 of 12 livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/always_saved_9.mp3 https://share.google/38W65b4oIqoVHvsBb

What if nothing is missing in your walk with God?

 

There's a claim in Scripture that, if true, changes everything about who Jesus is and what it means to belong to Him. It's a line that speaks to identity, authority, and the kind of security most people never realize they already have. This short unpacks a truth that shows why nothing in heaven, on Earth, or in the unseen realm can add to what He's already done, and why those who are His aren't missing a single thing.

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Your Identity in Christ 

Living God Ministries - Your Identity in Christ https://share.google/fZKV7J2UKbR

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2 Peter 2:20-22 Entangled and Overcome

 

A passage that sounds like a warning to Christians is actually talking about a different group of people. In this video, we break down 2 Peter 2: 20-22 and uncover whom Peter is actually describing, why their condition becomes "worse," and how the imagery of corruption, entanglement, and returning to filth fits into the larger message of the chapter. Resources: Once Saved Always Saved 12 of 12 livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/always_saved_12.mp3 https://share.google/wFkodXJXiVsRqoI0N

Does obedience to the Mosaic Law determine who goes to heaven?

If obeying the Ten Commandments isn't hard enough, some people want to add another 603 commandments to that list. I don't think people understand what they are getting themselves into when it comes to living a life under the law. Join me as I answer this question about the Mosaic Law and heaven. 

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Law is Useless

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/hebrews_31_ch7_15_28_law_is_useless.mp3 https://share.google/WnHPLpXjIkbgtF6ZY

Hebrews 6:4-6 Mission: Impossible - Back To Repentance

Hebrews 6:4-6 is one of the most debated passages in the New Testament. A passage that says it's impossible to be brought back to repentance. But what does that mean? In this video, I will unpack the language of "tasting the heavenly gift," "sharing in the Holy Spirit," and falling away." In this video, we will also discover whom the author of Hebrews was writing to and what the warning that he gave was about.

Resources: Impossible to be Resaved livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/hebrews_24_ch6_4_6_impossible_to_be_resaved.mp3 https://share.google/41eSuIFrgjIPRPPxF

Are Christians under a "Renewed" Covenant

 

In the Bible, "renew" means to restore, make new, or transform something broken or worn down back to its intended, vibrant state through God's power. While the concept of "new" means total spiritual transformation, fresh divine action, and a shift from old ways to eternal life through Jesus Christ. It points to a deep inner change rather than just a time update. With those definitions in mind, let's see which one applies to the covenant Christians are under. 

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The Everlasting Covenant 

Living God Ministries - The Everlasting Covenant https://share.google/xv5iePaq4G2BnJa0T

Acts 15:10 Unbearable

 

A crisis hits the early church, and one question threatens to split everything apart: what truly saves a person? Acts 15 pulls us into a debate that exposes a burden no one could carry, a freedom no one expected, and a truth that still confronts believers today. This video traces the moment the apostles had to choose between an old yoke and a new way-and why that choice still matters.

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Judgment of James

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/acts15_judgement_of_james.mp3 https://share.google/nqKFCSngmXNhfoG9Q

What does "die to self" mean?

 

The Bible never uses the exact wording "die to self." But, the term is often used by Christians to explain "surrendering your own personal will and selfish desires to align your life with God's will" or to explain "the shift from living to please yourself to living to love God and serve others." However, those terms are vague and the means by which to achieve all of this is open-ended. However, in this video you will discover how to "die to self" is simpler to explain and rooted in a basic understanding of God's love for His children. 

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Do Not Be Afraid 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_51_do_not_be_afraid_8_9_17.mp3 https://share.google/48mxo4o7zEvGkyZ7r

The End Is Still To Come

Countries around the world have experienced large earthquakes in recent days. Wars in the Middle East and Europe have occupied the headlines for years. This has many Christians saying we are in the End Times. However, what does the Bible say regarding the End Times that is often overlooked? Tune in to find out the answer.

Resources: Jesus: Prophet, Priest, and King Living God Ministries - Jesus, Prophet, Priest and King https://share.google/DtqsXwG52AcC5hKxw

Do Our Works Justify Our Faith?

 

To justify inserting works into the Christian life, people will say that our works justify our faith. However, if we believe this, we must verify that it is supported by the Bible. Furthermore, the definition of justify means something different than the way it's been used. In this YouTube Short, I answer if works justify our faith. 

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Righteousness by Faith

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/romans_25_righteousness_by_faith_3_21_26.mp3 https://share.google/KX9B2OKNDCrBROUCC

What Do Demons Believe?

There is a difference between what demons believe about God and what Christians believe regarding the Gospel? However, there are some who will blend the two to make it seem as if the demons and certain Christians believe the same thing. The reason they do this is more than just a misreading of scripture. There is something more sinister at play. Join me as I talk about the true motives behind why some Christians misquote James.

Resources: Faith Only or Faith and Works Living God Ministries - Faith and Works https://share.google/0zZspnumowLXQoewU

Should we give our lives to Jesus?

 

A common phrase used when evangelizing is to tell a person to "give their lives to Jesus." While God can use this, there is no mention of what Jesus gives to the person. Is salvation about giving yourself to God, or is there something far greater that takes place when we believe the Gospel?

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The Gospel 

livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/the_gospel.mp3 https://share.google/hU5dp4dvJ28jOvaxZ