When will the things in the Book of Revelation happen? Guess what! The book tells us when these things will happen, at least generally. Let’s read: At the beginning of the book: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known … Read moreWhen will the things written in the Book of Revelation happen?
Teaching is Hard. Doing is Harder! As a preacher and Bible teacher for many years, I have long since learned that teaching good lessons from The Word is easier than living them. I have known and felt that in my life over and over again. Just today I talked with someone about 1 Thessalonians … Read moreTeaching is Hard. Doing is Harder!
Do you have “ears to hear?” Jesus often called people to pay attention. It is hard to imagine that people did not pay attention to Jesus. He was so very compelling. Yet, as we read the gospels and see people react to Jesus, it is clear that many dismissed him and his teaching. Jesus was … Read moreDo you have “ears to hear?”
As Disciples of Christ Let us … What? At least twelve times in the Book of Hebrews, Christians are called to significant spiritual action. Twelve times we find the phrase “let us…” Let us look at the four “let us” statements in Hebrews chapter four. 1. “Let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it…” … Read moreAs Disciples of Christ Let us … What?
Jesus – Son of Man / Son of God? The identity of Jesus is a crucial issue in the Bible. Jesus asked His apostles: “Who do men say that I … am?” and “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13, 15). Is / was Jesus human or God? Of course, there are … Read moreJesus – Son of Man / Son of God?
God made man upright… “Truly, this only I have found: That God made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes” (Ecclesiastes 7:29). From the beginning people have turned against God in disobedience. Eve at the fruit that God had forbidden and when she gave it to Adam, he ate it too. At the … Read moreGod made man upright…
As Paul concludes his letter to the church at Thessalonica, he gives a series of practical habits to incorporate into one’s life. One of the statements: “…pray without ceasing…” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Read the entire context. You will be richer for doing so. What does it mean to pray without ceasing? God does not mean … Read morePray … without ceasing?
What comes first? Near the end of a long conversation about material things and spiritual things, Jesus said: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). That would be first, in terms of time, first in terms of priority and first in terms of attention. What do … Read moreWhat Comes First?
Where would you like to go to church? Would you prefer to attend where you hear the truth of God’s word or where you are told “it’s all good?” Is your preference to worship where God receives all praise or where people are praised, honored and entertained? Do you like a beautiful church building … Read moreWhere would you like to go to church?
Which translation do you use? When Jesus commanded the apostles to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature / all nations, that necessitated use of various languages or tongues. When Jesus quoted from Old Testament scripture, he most often quoted from the Septuagint Version, which was a Greek translation … Read moreWhich Translation Do You Use?
