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?
You can’t bully someone into following the Lord. For sincere disciples of Christ, it is frustrating when people we know and care about are not willing to believe and obey the Lord. First, it is frustrating because the Lord is worthy of our worship and should be honored in our lives. Secondly, it is … Read moreYou can’t bully someone into following the Lord.
Aren’t we supposed to enjoy life? God intends for life to be full of joy, peace, contentment and love. Consider any number of lists of traits the New Testament letters call for, including the “fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians 5:22-23. Note this clear instruction from God: “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your … Read moreAren’t we supposed to enjoy life?
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?
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?
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…
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?
This is my Father’s world! “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the … Read moreThis is my Father’s world!
What did Jesus mean: “Build your house on a rock?” Jesus said: “…I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock…” (Matthew 7:24). The metaphor is not hard to understand. Build your house on a rock, a solid foundation that cannot move, and your house will stand over time and through … Read moreWhat did Jesus mean: “Build your house on a rock?”
Examine Yourselves! Nobody really likes to be examined – put to the test. It is, however, a necessary part of life. If we want things to be right, they need to be checked, tested and corrected! God says: “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, … Read moreExamine Yourselves!
