The home, with traditional marriage as the centerpiece, is the building block of every civilized society. Sadly, it is under satanic attack. There is, however, a way that we can fight back against the devil. As Christians, we can make sure that our homes have characteristics that are pleasing to God—characteristics of a Christian. A […]
The power of prayer is unquestioned by those who call themselves Christians. After all, it can change the mind of God (2 Kings 20:1-6). For us to tap into the full potential of prayer, however, we must pray with faith. If we do not pray with full assurance of faith, the only thing we can […]
Let’s face it, unspiritual people do not pray very often. If you want to have an active prayer life, the first thing you must do is make sure that you are faithful to God and committed to His ways. You must have a mind that is focused on heaven and heavenly things. Colossians 3:1-2 (ESV) […]
Praying is a beautiful act of worship wherein we glorify God by demonstrating our faith in, and dependence upon, Him. Praying with vain repetitions, however, reduces prayer to empty words. It turns prayer into a mere recitation of words instead of an honest approach to God’s throne. Jesus condemned this kind of praying. Matthew 6:7 […]
The importance of prayer can not be overestimated. It is not only a great privilege, but it is also a command. Paul exhorts us, with the authority of an apostle, to pray regularly. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) 17 Pray without ceasing, With the importance of prayer in view, we are looking, this week, at things […]
The Hebrews writer tells us that we can approach God’s throne boldly (Hebrew 4:16) and with the full assurance of faith (Hebrew 10:19-22). We do this through the powerful privilege of prayer. Prayer can give us strength, comfort, joy, and courage, all at once. There are very few blessings from God that can compare with […]
John 10:7-9 (ESV) 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved […]
In John 15:1, Jesus refers to Himself as the “True Vine.” Referring to Himself as such was an accurate way of describing Himself because He does for us that which a vine does for its branches. He gives life and strength to those who are connected to Him. Several important truths emerge from the fact […]
The world is a place of darkness, dominated by sin and ungodliness. Long before God sent His Son to rescue man, Gentiles turned their backs on God. Paul wrote the following concerning them. Romans 1:21 (ESV) 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but […]
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were good friends of Jesus. The Bible says, “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus” (John 11:5). It was a sad occasion, then, when Jesus learned that Lazarus died. Again the Bible says, “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). Jesus did not weep, however, because Lazarus was dead, for He knew […]