The Pauline revelation leads us into glorious truths respecting both our position and experience as believers. Indeed, the new birth itself, as it takes place in the believer today, is directly related to the divine baptism by which Christ and … Continue reading →

“Do the work of an evangelist.” Paul’s Spirit-inspired injunction in 2 Tim. 4:5 applies indirectly to every believer in Christ. Are not our pastors simply leaders in the work of the Lord? Shall the congregation sit idly by as the … Continue reading →

“What is the name that ‘the whole family in heaven and earth is named’ after in Ephesians 3:15?” “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven … Continue reading →

What a disappointing scene! A terrifying storm, souls in danger of death, but Jonah, the man of God, fast asleep. Sailors are not soon frightened in a storm, but this time the fury of the gale was so great that … Continue reading →

About 1900 years ago St. Paul wrote to Timothy, with regard to the sacred Scriptures: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). This … Continue reading →

“Joe Gutierrez tells five stories from his 42 years as a steelworker in the book, The Heat: Steelworkers’ Lives and Legends. In one story, called ‘Snow Danced in August,’ he describes a scene of silvery dust flakes that frequently floated … Continue reading →

“[Albert] Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train, when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn’t find his ticket, so … Continue reading →

PAUL’S SUFFERINGS Let’s consider for a moment a feature in which Paul is to be distinguished from all his predecessors: his sufferings. It is recognized that no mere human sufferings are to be compared with the sufferings of our Lord … Continue reading →

“All warfare is based on deception. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him.” – Sun Tzu Roughly twenty-five hundred years ago, military strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War, which may be … Continue reading →

“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding” (Col. 1:9). … Continue reading →

Years ago, the author’s favorite college football team entered a new season ranked number one in the nation, but there were many who opposed them. You could expect it. Some accused them of recruiting violations, while others criticized their ranking. … Continue reading →

It has been our practice at church to list prayer requests in the bulletin and to distribute a separate “Prayer Reminder” sheet. We usually divide these into categories, including one for Answers to Prayer. At the end of the year, … Continue reading →

Kirk Cameron was a child television star who was a devout atheist. He laughed at those who believed that God exists. Then one day, he accepted an invitation to church, heard the gospel, and cried out to God for forgiveness. … Continue reading →

I Once managed an apartment complex and hired a dear Puerto Rican friend, Maria, to keep my books. These apartments housed people of all races. I also hired a resident, named Kay, to collect rents. Maria would go monthly to … Continue reading →

In atheist forums, unbelievers often use what is called “Russell’s Teapot.” They allow Christians to state claims for their faith, then basically say, “I don’t believe you. Prove it.” The burden of proof always lies squarely on the shoulders of … Continue reading →

“A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four … Continue reading →

Do you think the anointing of Jesus in John 12 by Mary is the same one mentioned in Matthew 26? “There came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His head…” … Continue reading →

Something unexpected happened as the Lord was preaching the Word in a crowded house in Capernaum (Mark. 2:2). There was noise above them. People on the roof began digging out the topcoat of clay, removing and tearing away clay tiles, … Continue reading →

“Many people believe that Saul, after his vision on the road to Damascus, began to preach Body truth. But in Galatians 1:23 the Scriptures clearly state that Saul now preached the faith which he once destroyed (Peter’s message).” As we … Continue reading →

Robert Gorham Davis was a professor of English at Columbia University. After his retirement he spent his energies writing letters to the New York Times Editorial Section. He wrote many letters, usually prompted by any favorable mention of Christian truth. … Continue reading →

“Is 1 Peter 4:5-6 Jesus telling the lost at the Great White Throne why they are condemned?” “Who shall give account to Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel … Continue reading →

The following article is an excerpt from Pastor John Fredericksen’s book, “Growing in God’s Grace.” God never intended for only pastors or missionaries to be “in the ministry.” All believers can have a meaningful ministry. As members of the Body … Continue reading →

“In the opening pages of his autobiography, ‘An American Life,’ Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My … Continue reading →