Iron Sharpens Iron
The Christian life is a pilgrimage. At times the road is difficult, and we get lonely. Sometimes we may become discouraged and consider abandoning the…
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Question: What Is the Christian’s Relation to the Kingdom?
Although it was motivated by a desire to mock the accused who had been before him and to antagonize His accusers, Pilate’s designation of the…
99.9%
Imagine a wife saying: “99.9% of my heart belongs to my husband. The 0.1% is still with another man, but the rest (an overwhelming majority)…
But where is the Lamb?
And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.”. Gen 22:8 God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his beloved…
Tempted As We Are
You will never face a temptation so strong that God has not made complete provision for you to overcome it. God, out of His love,…
God-Centered Holiness
If holiness is so basic to the Christian life, why do we not experience it more in daily living? Why do so many Christians feel…
How Christians Should Give
Is tithing a Christian way of giving? Tithing (giving 10% of one’s income) was definitely part of the Old Testament law and the religious life…
Fear Not (Part 15/30) – God’s Presence
Twelve grown and seasoned men are rowing to the best of their ability. They know the rough Sea of Galilee like the back of their…
David – A Man After God’s Heart
Most of the readers of the Bible know of David who started off as a shepherd in Bethlehem and ended up as king over all…
Step by Step
The word of the Lord “came” to the prophet Elijah seven times (1 Kings 17:2, 8; 18:1; 19:9, 13; 21:17, 28). Thus, he experiences perfect…
The Bruised Reed
Shepherds used to make sweet music with reeds. But these reeds became useless if they were bent, because then the air could no longer flow…
Even the Worst Works for Good
This is one of the verses that causes us the most distress when our lives are at their most difficult. As long as the wind…
What Comes First – Faith or New Birth?
These words of the Lord Jesus (verse 8) indicate the greatness of the mystery of new birth. They also show that new birth is a…
Commit Your Way to the Lord
It is dark. The streets are deserted. A thick mist hangs between the houses. A man is walking hurriedly to the bank. He has the…
How Were the Early Christian Called?
In God’s dispensational dealings with mankind, there are three main groups of people: the Jews, the Gentiles, and the assembly (1 Cor. 10:32). In the…
Learning from Epaphroditus’ Illness
These few verses from the epistle to the Philippians tell us about the illness of a brother who, on behalf of the Philippians, brought a…
Three Crosses – Two Groups
It is remarkable that on that memorable day, there were only three crosses on the Calvary. Is it not likely that, otherwise, more death sentences…
Lacking Nothing – Really?
“Wait a minute, David. Don’t you speak of the valley of the shadow of death, of evil, and enemies in the same psalm? How can…
Be a Blessing to Others
We ought always to desire to be a blessing to those we love. God sends many of His best spiritual gifts, through human hearts and…
What Is Love? (1 Cor. 13)
Introduction The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians is one of the best-known chapters of the Bible. The great lesson we learn is how to become…