When the Babylonian multitudes prostrated themselves in worship before the golden god which Nebuchadnezzar had erected, three young Hebrews refused to bow and remained standing, erect and alone. When called before Nebuchadnezzar to answer for their impudence and threatened with … Continue reading →

Scripture Reading: “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27 It is our firm conviction that every believer in Christ should strongly oppose euthanasia on the grounds that it runs contrary to … Continue reading →

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19). When Paul wrote, “Speaking to yourselves,” this refers to members of Christ’s Body speaking to one another when … Continue reading →

“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. “But we have this treasure in … Continue reading →

“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption [Lit., sonship], whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Rom. 8:15). The position of the believer in the family of God is … Continue reading →

Since the day Christ asked the question of His own nation countless millions of many nations in every generation have put the same question to their own hearts and consciences and to their fellow-men. In order to answer such a … Continue reading →

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” —II Tim. 3:16 There appears to be a natural hesitation on the part of some Bible teachers and commentators … Continue reading →

The Lord has given me a number of opportunities to preach the gospel at the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago. As you look out over that sea of faces, one cannot help but see the depths of sin. But, thankfully, … Continue reading →

“…by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Rom. 5:12). EVOLUTION AND THE FALL The fall of the human race is more than a … Continue reading →

(From a message given October 9th, 2003, at the Fall Conference of the Berean Bible Fellowship in Evansville, Indiana). “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have … Continue reading →

My best friend throughout college had a remarkably godly mother. She had a quiet inner strength that exuded a spiritual influence and stability that positively influenced her family. She was a “guide [to] the house” (I Timothy 5:14) as she … Continue reading →

When a new girl was hired into the office where my wife, Terri, worked, she reported to a co-worker that Terri had used profanity in front of one of her patients. Without a second of hesitation, the coworker told her: … Continue reading →

The honest truth is that I have a strong aversion to vegetables. On the positive side, I love chocolate, ice cream, and pastry. However, my family tells me the sweets I gravitate toward are actually very bad for my health. … Continue reading →

Imagine being a police officer preparing for a shift in a dangerous part of a metropolitan city. You would check in at headquarters for the latest information. After dressing in uniform, you would put on your radio that connects you … Continue reading →

A Christian couple had their saved daughter go through a very rebellious time in her teen years. This young lady witnessed discouraging examples of ungodliness from multiple professing Christians. This, coupled with wrong influences and wrong friends, prompted her to … Continue reading →

“Render…to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another….” (Rom. 13:7-8). With love being so important, it’s … Continue reading →

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord” (Eph. 5:19). When Paul wrote, “Speaking to yourselves,” this refers to members of Christ’s Body speaking to one another when … Continue reading →

Why? Such a little word that asks such a profound question. From a very early age, we ask questions. Just ask anyone who has parented a toddler and they can tell you about a child’s penchant for asking the incessant … Continue reading →

“Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us” (1 Thes. 2:18). God has a plan for each of our lives, a plan that is for our good and His glory. We … Continue reading →

“I don’t know the exact time and date I was saved. I’ve been told that I should know this if I’m truly saved. Is this true?” Knowing your spiritual birthday is not required. What is required for your salvation is … Continue reading →

Christians are usually told they should begin reading their Bible in the Gospels, often with the Book of John. This is partly because each Gospel is said to present Jesus differently: Matthew, as King; Mark, as a Servant; Luke, as … Continue reading →

“The Scottish preacher John McNeill liked to tell about an eagle that had been captured when it was quite young. “The farmer who snared the bird put a restraint on it so it couldn’t fly, and then he turned it … Continue reading →

“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all … Continue reading →