When Jesus asks a question, a lot of thoughtfulness should go into the answer. Well, He asked two great questions in Matthew 16. Matthew 16:26 (ESV) 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? […]
Everyone wants to be successful. The very first Christians give us some insight into being successful in Christ. Luke put it very simply. Acts 2:42 (ESV) 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching… The beginning of success in the Christian’s life involves devotion to God and His Word. The Greek word for “devoted” […]
Romans 12:16 (ESV) 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. The importance of brethren getting along with each other cannot be overstated. Living in harmony with one another is good for the local church, the overall cause of Christ, […]
We all like to reminisce once in a while. Thinking about the good ole days brings us comfort. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as we do not dwell in the past too long. Some people allow themselves to be dominated by past experiences, preventing them from living productive lives in the present. […]
If we ever wanted a great example of just how we can defeat the devil, we could never do better than looking to Jesus. In Matthew 4, we find Satan doing all that he can to tempt our Lord (Mat-thew 4:1-11). How did Jesus overcome the devil’s attempts? With every temptation, Jesus countered with, “It […]
By Jim Ward The term church occurs nine times in the book of Ephesians with nine additional references to the church using the term body, and one each using household of God and temple, it is apparent that this is one of Paul’s major themes. The church is obviously significant in God’s scheme of things. […]
The NBA had the most unusual season in the history of the sport. Due to the global pandemic that the world has been facing, most professional sports went on a hiatus for several months and then resumed playing without fans in the stadiums. Such was the case with the NBA, playing the last three months […]
The blood of Christ plays a major role in the salvation of man. We sometimes sing a song entitled, “Nothing but the Blood.” It goes like this: “What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” While the blood of […]
The church at Corinth was not the kind of church we would want to imitate. They were carnally minded, indifferent toward sin, and lacked the proper love for one another. Perhaps their biggest problem, however, was their pride. The saints at Corinth were so arrogant that they set themselves up as the standard of right […]
Salvation is not only a gift of God, it is a promise. Jesus told His apostles, and by inference, everyone who obeys the gospel, that there are many rooms in the Father’s house (heaven), and that one day He is coming back to get us and take us home (John 14:1-3). Paul certainly had confidence […]