A single obedient act is a declaration before God and man. The seven unities in Ephesians 4:4-6 form the basis for the practical expression of unity—that is “the unity of the Spirit.” This is a unity produced by the Spirit and maintained by believers. This order is important because believers cannot create this unity, but […]
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. […]
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 […]
Christian users of Facebook’s social network need to be discerning. As the previous article has made clear, Facebook can be a powerful tool in serving the Lord. But like all technologies, there are some significant dangers that need to be addressed if we are to safely use it for the glory of God. Of course, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
All that glitters is not gold. A couple years ago, my wife and I had the privilege of visiting a Christian friend and worker in the Netherlands. During our visit, she took us to the village of Haarlem, just outside Amsterdam, so that we could visit the house of the Ten Boom family. Being familiar […]