Explore a few of the many historical evidences from the Book of the Acts. Here is a quick question for you: Who was the first person Paul led to the Lord? Well, no one knows for sure. Paul most certainly led a number to faith in Christ even before he took his first missionary journey. […]
Finite minds come to the end of understanding. When I sit back in times of contemplation and think about God and who He is, I am often amazed at my own short-sighted visions of Him and His character. As much as I would like to profess that I allow God, through His Word, to completely […]
Reaching the biggest mission field on earth The Lord Jesus was a people person. His ministry was about building relationships and touching lives with His grace, mercy, and love. He met people where they were—at a well, by a pool, on a road—and those who truly connected with Him were never the same. The apostles […]
The Lord’s words and the reality of church history. In John 17, we see the high priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ. Central to that prayer is the Lord’s request to the Father concerning Christian unity. We can be assured that the Father would not deny the request of the Son. Yet this passage […]
In the twinkling of an eye Ephesians 4:4 assures us that all Christians share one glorious hope. That isn’t to say that we all realize that or even agree on it. But it remains true whether all believers agree on it or not. The verse begins by informing us that there is only one body. […]
“Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Php. 1:27). These words hold special meaning to us when we realize they were penned by a man who was being held a prisoner of Rome because of his unwavering devotion to the gospel. The life of a prisoner […]
Three distinct relationships enable true harmony. Christian unity is a dynamic condition that brings tremendous blessing. It must be pursued with all diligence and, once found, guarded and preserved. Although fragile at times, it is the source of peace and a wonderful prize for the meek and lowly of heart. Without unity, the door to […]
What does nature really tell us about life? As a young boy, I absorbed the message of the fledgling environmental movement by watching The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau on television. Today, a new “green” generation has been raised on PBS and BBC programs which universally reflect an unbiblical view of humanity and of its […]
“I will praise You…” A number of years ago, God chose to begin a new life within a fourteen-year-old girl. Certainly, it was a result of her own unwise behavior; but still, in His sovereignty, God decided to bring it about. The baby was born three months earlier than expected, weighing barely two pounds. Her […]