Hebrews 6:19 (ESV) 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, Peter once said that God has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). One of the things that God has granted […]
Luke 15:20 (ESV) 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. It has been said that Luke 15 is one of the most important chapters in all of the Bible […]
Roots grow quickly and unnoticeable, producing more plants in various places, sometimes at an alarming rate. The roots of a plant are vitally important to it, providing water and nutrients for the stem and leaves, and allowing them to grow and flourish. The Hebrew writer warns us to avoid the “root of bitterness.” Hebrews 12:15 […]
As Christians, we all share the same hope. We want to make it to heaven, not just because it is going to be such a beautiful place, but because of who is going to be there. We know that when we get to heaven, we will see Jesus face to face. It is hard to […]
The church of Christ was established in the first century about 50 days after the resurrection of Christ. People were added to the church by gladly receiving the word of God and being baptized into Christ (Acts 2:41-47; Galatians 3:27). In the first decade of her existence, the church was only composed of Jews. It […]
Everyone in this world has a common enemy. I am, of course, referring to Satan, and if you are a Christian you should be extremely thankful that you have been delivered from his evil grasp. One way we can show our appreciation is by trying our best to help as many as we can to […]
1 Corinthians 4:1 (ESV) 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. The saints at Corinth were regressing in their Christianity due, in part, to their carnal view of ministers (1 Corinthians 3:1-7). Paul was being very straightforward with these saints so that they […]
Matthew 16:21-23 (ESV) 21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be […]
There is a dangerous doctrine in the religious world that says once a person is saved it is impossible to fall from grace. A person who believes that might put his guard down and become vulnerable to the attacks of Satan. The saints at Corinth were in danger of this because, in their arrogance, they […]
Romans 8:9 (ESV) 9 You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. As Christians, the Spirit of God plays a significant role in our lives as He guides […]