There is nothing new about evil. It has been in the world from the beginning of Creation. Since Adam and Eve fell in the garden of Eden there has been evil in the hearts of humankind. We are a fallen race. We are born into the world separated from God; and our hearts are evil. …
Category: Jesus Christ
A Change of Mind
Saul of Tarsus was a Pharisee within Judaism. He hated Christ and Christianity; and did all that was in his power to exterminate what he considered to be a heretic bunch of deceived people. From the moment of Stephen's martyr's death by stoning (Acts 7:54-60), Saul was determined to exterminate this group of people. However, …
The Purpose of the Scriptures and Preaching
The apostle Paul wrote that "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18). So why preach the gospel when the perishing people around us believe it to be foolishness? Paul answers that question in the statement: …
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Released to Preach and Teach
There are a few people I know who have jail, and prison ministries. They do it because they believe God has called them to go to the places where men and women are incarcerated for crimes against God and humanity. Yet, these minister to the men and women who are willing to listen to the …
After His Passion
We human beings can be passionate about many things. Sports for some is a passion. Love is a passion for others, maybe all of us at some point in our lives. Hunting, fishing, boating, are other passions some have. What was the "Passion" of Jesus? It was the cross of His death. To obey His …
Life Through His Name
There are many things people place as important, and top priority. Parents today place their children as top priority; sometimes even above the relationship between husband and wife - mother and father - and that many times causes breakup in the home. That is for another article. The top priority for any individual should be …
An Often Neglected Part of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The gospel of Jesus Christ is described by Paul the apostle as "...Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures..." (1 Corinthians 15:3,4). Do you notice the part that is often left out, or at least neglected? …
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The Lord’s Prayer for Us
"These words spake Jesus, and lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify Thy Son, that Thy Son also may glorify Thee: as Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as Thou hast given Him." John 17:1-2 (KJV) The …
Loving Jesus; the Son of God
What does it mean to love Jesus; the Son of God? How does one show love for Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God? Do you desire fellowship with God? Jesus is asked by Judas, who is not Iscariot the betrayer, but a different Judas; "Lord, how is it that you will manifest Yourself …
Believing Jesus
In what do you believe? In whom do you believe? It does make a difference what we believe. Hear the words of Jesus: "Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on Me, believeth not on Me, but on Him that sent Me. And he that seeth Me seeth Him that sent Me. I am come …
Heaven’s Security System
Security companies seem to be flourishing in today's world. A lot of people are worried about the security of their businesses or homes, and even their automobiles. We all know there are many unscrupulous people who care not for the worth of another man's or woman's labors. I mean we work hard for what we …
Hearing God’s Words
First on the matter of "hearing". For some people; as we get older; the hearing starts to fade away. First it is certain tones and such, then sometimes gradually the rest of it fades, and sounds get more difficult to hear, and detect differences in sounds. Some people today just refuse to hear. Especially the …
Division
No, we are not dealing with a mathematics problem. We are going to deal with the division that is still present concerning the matter of Jesus. "Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ …
The Testimony of Jesus
The Old Testament Law required that there be more than on witness to any legal situation. We look today at Jesus's declaration of His testimony and that of the Father, His works, and that of the Scriptures themselves. "But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given …
The Ministry of Decrease
Christian men and women struggle with the labor of ministry; and its rewards. The greatest reward of ministry is seeing people come to faith in Christ Jesus, through of the preaching and teaching the word of God, that we do. Our influence on these people though should decrease as those individuals grow in the faith …
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