Why do bad things happen to good people? That question has been asked countless times. The primary answer is that we live in a sin-cursed world. Bad things like death, pain, sorrow, and loss are the result of sin. God created a perfect world, but Satan tempted Adam and Eve, they disobeyed God, and plunged […]
We live in a very troubled world. War, strife, greed, hatred, family conflicts, bitterness, sickness, joblessness, and guilt contribute to that trouble. People all around us long for comfort, hope and peace, yet they have none. Sadly, many people have no idea that these three qualities come only from God. Transition In Romans 15, we […]
When a child awakens from a fearful dream and his mother comes to his side, she calms his heart and gives him assurance that he has nothing to fear. God has promised us “redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” (v.14), but sometimes the devil frightens us with doubts like a fearful dream. […]
Jesus had just told His disciples that He was going away (Jn 13:31-33, 36). Jesus had handpicked each of them. For more than three years, Jesus had taught and trained them. They were convinced that He was the Messiah. They thought they would reign with Him in His Kingdom. Jesus knew that the news of […]
I have here a needlepoint picture. As you can see, on the back, it is not a beautiful picture, but on the front, it is. This picture is a good illustration of the truth God shares with us in Romans 8:28. (Read it). When trials or sorrows come our way, we often ask, “Why?” In […]
Multitudes love the 23rd Psalm, yet many have never taken a close look at what its details. Transition Tonight, I want us to begin a brief study through this Psalm to gain a better knowledge of what it actually teaches us. The LORD The LORD is Jehovah He is the self-existing One. He is eternal. […]