In general, man sees sin differently than God, especially in our culture today. Many today do not even like using the word sin. Something might be a mistake, mishap, or even a misunderstanding, but not a sin. Wrongdoing is often excused. Sin committed is said to be due to extenuating circumstances. In the end, most […]
I have often pointed out that there is a difference between being a child of God and being a Christian. As strange as it might sound, not all who are God’s children are Christians, although one must be in God’s family to be a Christian. To enter God’s family one must obey the gospel of […]
Worrying is a universal problem. It seems like everyone worries about something. The problem is worrying does not accomplish anything, and it is often a demonstration of a lack of faith. Jesus, in His great Mountain message—The Sermon on the Mount—gives us valid reasons not to worry. Worrying ignores the logic of life (ver. 25). […]
There are a lot of things in life that we cannot control. We cannot control what is to come tomorrow, the behavior of other people, or even the simple things of everyday living like traffic, weather, the price of gasoline, etc. There are some things, however, that we can control. Generally speaking, the things we […]
The devil is our greatest adversary. He wants to separate us from God and destroy our souls. We should know that this is his aim and that he will do everything in his limited power to make that happen. So, what does the devil want us to do? Let me suggest three things to you. […]
The gospel is the greatest of all messages, but it is more than just a great message, it is a superior covenant as well. It involves precious promises, important instructions, and commandments that must be kept, while, at the same time, offering us unmatchable hope. As Christians, we must never be ashamed of the gospel. […]
Every day we are in a battle. The devil does not rest. He does not take days off or go on breaks. He spends all his time trying to defeat us, and he often has his way with those who are weak in faith. So, we must do everything we can to be strong. We […]
What is your soul worth to you? Is it worth the riches and wonders of this world? Would you consider exchanging your soul for the power, popularity, and prestige that might be obtained in this world? Most people that have a religious interest would say no to this question; yet, this is what many in […]
There are those who teach that we are born in sin. We have, they say, inherited the corrupt nature of Adam. The Bible does not teach such a thing. There are many places we could turn to in the word of God to show that children are not born sinners. However, one of the best […]
The presence of evil has been in the world ever since sin was introduced into it. David once said, “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me” (Psalm 51:5). This is not saying, as some suppose, that David was born a sinner. In the previous verse, he had […]