It is natural that we should turn to the Acts of the Apostles to see how the first preachers proclaimed the gospel. We have ample evidence to go on, for no less than twenty-two sermons or speeches are recorded in that book. Of these, nine are by Peter (Acts 1:15ff; 2:14ff; 3:12ff; 4:8ff; 5:29ff; 8:20ff; […]
At a school visit the week after 9/11, an explanation was given to the students that made them think about the bigger issue. It also helps us think clearly about the turmoil in the world around us today. Don’t despair! […]
Kneeling before God certainly helps us gain the right perspective when standing before kings. We intentionally left off the last request in Nehemiah’s prayer since it’s worth a special look. It’s always good to leave God all the options when we seek Him, but it’s very good to make ourselves available to be included in the answer […]
CHRIST our VERY PRESENT HELP: “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” (Jude 24). Thomas Guthrie writes: “If the world is growing less in your sight, it shows that you are retreating from it, rising above it, […]
“Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness” (Ps 119:36). Longing or lusting. The Lord’s truth or the world’s things. A heart inclined to God or enslaved by Mammon. As the Lord Jesus said, “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else […]
Hasn’t the New Testament been changed since it has been repeatedly recopied throughout time? This is key. As F.F. Bruce explains, “The historical ‘once-for-all-ness’ of Christianity which distinguishes it from those religious and philosophical systems, which are not specially related to any particular time, makes the reliability of the writings which purport to record this […]
It seems ironic that three fellows learning carpentry in California had no idea about the world’s most famous Carpenter. But the table they were working on held the clue to His discovery. […]
CHRIST OVER ALL: “Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God” (Rom 9:5). “The same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him” (Rom 10:12). “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (Col 1:15). John Wesley was walking along a country lane with a […]
“The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen” (Rom 16:20). Under your feet, sister? Under your feet, brother? Yes! This was the first promise of salvation, but it was the Seed of the woman, the virgin-born Champion, who was to bruise […]