The grace of God is one of the most comforting truths of the gospel. It saddens me that too often we are forced to deal with the many false teachings on grace to really appreciate the doctrine of grace itself. Being saved by grace does not mean that there is nothing for man to do […]
We are all different. We have different personalities and dispositions, but there is a certain kind of spirit that we should all share in common as Christians. In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul tells us what it is. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” • A […]
Often times when Paul would conclude a series of points in an epistle, he would end the closing section with the words, “Finally, brethren…” That would follow with a final point that he wanted to convey to the brethren to whom he wrote. Let us look at a few places where he did this. “Finally, […]
When Jesus asks a question, a lot of thoughtfulness should go into the answer. Well, He asked two great questions in Matthew 16. Matthew 16:26 (ESV) 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? […]
Everyone wants to be successful. The very first Christians give us some insight into being successful in Christ. Luke put it very simply. Acts 2:42 (ESV) 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching… The beginning of success in the Christian’s life involves devotion to God and His Word. The Greek word for “devoted” […]
Romans 12:16 (ESV) 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. The importance of brethren getting along with each other cannot be overstated. Living in harmony with one another is good for the local church, the overall cause of Christ, […]
We all like to reminisce once in a while. Thinking about the good ole days brings us comfort. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as we do not dwell in the past too long. Some people allow themselves to be dominated by past experiences, preventing them from living productive lives in the present. […]
If we ever wanted a great example of just how we can defeat the devil, we could never do better than looking to Jesus. In Matthew 4, we find Satan doing all that he can to tempt our Lord (Mat-thew 4:1-11). How did Jesus overcome the devil’s attempts? With every temptation, Jesus countered with, “It […]
By Jim Ward The term church occurs nine times in the book of Ephesians with nine additional references to the church using the term body, and one each using household of God and temple, it is apparent that this is one of Paul’s major themes. The church is obviously significant in God’s scheme of things. […]
The NBA had the most unusual season in the history of the sport. Due to the global pandemic that the world has been facing, most professional sports went on a hiatus for several months and then resumed playing without fans in the stadiums. Such was the case with the NBA, playing the last three months […]