During political campaigns, many candidates run for the same office. It is our job to compare their character, values, goals, and promises in order to choose the best person for the position. Next week we will be evaluating a pastoral candidate. Evaluating a pastoral candidate is different in many respects. When choosing a pastor, it […]
Read Galatians 5:13-25. People in the first century struggled with the same sinful issues that plague you and me today. Did you notice that these verses give us the key to this problem? In Galatians 5:14, the Apostle Paul said, “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love […]
As I have talked to people about Christ, several have said that they do not believe in heaven or hell. They claim, “When, I die, I will be dead. That is the end.” Is that true? Many primitive cultures have for centuries believed in some sort of life after death. Why? Could it be that […]
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What is faith? What is faith in God? How much faith do you have? How much faith do we need? These are questions that we need to answer. When studying faith in the Bible, a key passage to dig into is Hebrews 11. This long chapter is entirely dedicated to the topic of faith. In […]
In my youth, there were times during the winter in the State of Michigan, USA, that the ground was frozen solid, but the temperature raised just enough to rain. The rain instantly froze to the ground making it nearly impossible to walk on. Getting a solid footing and remaining stable was out of the question. […]
It is a fearful time when a person is arrested and is called to stand before a judge. Depending on the accusation, the defendant may be released, fined, imprisoned, or occasionally sentenced to death. However, the Apostle Paul spoke of another coming judgment before God Almighty which is far more dreadful. Transition In our text, […]
Computer software is often scheduled for upgrades. I have found that not all upgrades are beneficial. Some contain bugs that cause problems. Others change things and require extensive relearning. Many upgrades only remain good for a brief time and then are replaced again with another upgrade. Most of you can relate. Christians are scheduled for […]
Years ago, when we lived in PNG, I took a trip deep into the highlands. It was a 1-hour flight by small plane and a 7-hour exhausting hike over the mountains. The local men encouraged me by saying, “The village is just over the mountain.” I had to keep focussed. Life’s trials and burdens can […]
Jonah had just preached one of the greatest revivals in history, yet the opening words in Jonah 4 tell us that he was displeased. God had spared Nineveh. Jonah had not wanted to preach to Nineveh because he knew if they repented God would forgive them. Perhaps he felt that God forgiving such a wicked […]