“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58). We should note carefully that the Apostle … Continue reading →

“In Whom [Christ] we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7). Forgiveness under Grace—(Eph. 4:32; Col. 1:14; 2:13; 3:13; Rom. 4:7; 2 Cor. 2:7,10; Acts 13:38; 26:18). The knowledge … Continue reading →

“Unto the pure all things are pure…” (Titus 1:15). Boy, a verse like that sure begs the questions, “Who are these pure people, and why are all things pure for them?” Well, the word “pure” just means “clean,” as we … Continue reading →

Romans 8:2, when correctly read, is a most blessed passage of Scripture. To get the sense we should place a dash between the words “Spirit” and “of.” Thus it would read: “For the law of the Spirit — of life … Continue reading →

Centuries before Christ, the Psalmist said: “If thou, Lord, shouldst mark iniquities… who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with Thee…” (Psa. 130:3,4). It is doubtful whether the Psalmist understood the basis upon which a just God, through the ages, … 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 →

One of the favorite verses of Scripture quoted by Christians who have the assurance and joy of salvation is II Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, … Continue reading →

“[Christ] in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Eph. 1:7). A businessman near St. Louis recently received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was rejoicing in the … Continue reading →

DAY BY DAY “Day by day and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here; trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He whose heart is kind beyond all … Continue reading →

The Prince of Peace is coming; God has a kingdom plan. As King and Judge He’s coming; Christ the Son of man. The whole creation’s groaning; creatures strive and rage: God’s own Word assures us of the coming golden age. … Continue reading →

In the 1660’s, Robert Boyle predicted “the cure of diseases from a distance or at least by transplantation.” In 1865, Jules Verne predicted the moon landing in his book From The Earth To The Moon. He even predicted a rocket … Continue reading →

Just recently, for much of the day, I cared for two of our grandchildren, who are siblings. Frequently, they were at each other’s throats literally hitting, biting, and screaming. Then, three minutes later, they would be playing happily together with … Continue reading →

One summer afternoon while pastoring in the Black Hills of South Dakota, I returned to the church to find a crew just finishing resurfacing the entire church blacktop. I knew we had not authorized such a project, so I asked … Continue reading →

An amusing commercial on television pictures a husband and wife waking up next to one another in bed in the morning. They both instantly recognize their halitosis, or bad breath, cover their mouths, and turn to get up while saying, … Continue reading →

We had someone close to us struggle with alcoholism. Once inebriated, he became obnoxious, violent and extremely abusive. It cost him relationships and his marriage when he inflicted physical injuries upon others around him. Eventually, with great hardship, he was … 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 →