I think there are times in every Christian’s life when we ask ourselves that question, and if we haven’t, we most likely will at some time. We contract a serious illness. Our marriage falls apart. We lose a loved one. We strive to make an honest living only to find ourselves struggling to pay the…
What do you think of when you think of a king? Do you see the image of a valiant man wearing a shining crown sitting on a powerful steed riding through the gates of the city being cheered on by the crowd? Do you see a gallant seasoned warrior with shining armor and a sword…
The Word of God gives us everything we need to be “thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:17), but we need to always remember that it is all of God’s Word that does this and not just parts of it. The Psalmist stated an important principle when he said, “the sum of thy…
The holiday of New Years always inspires people to think of new beginnings. It inspires dreams of better times ahead, while trying to forget the bad things that have happened over the course of the last year. It’s a time when people consider change in their lives. It’s a mark on a man-made calendar that…
The Bible is God’s divine revelation to mankind, and every word of it is absolute truth. It amazes me how so many will try with all their might to compromise when it comes to direct statements in the Bible. The religious world has tried for two thousand years to find shades of gray in verses…
We all have certain passages in the Bible that we hold dear to our hearts as a source of encouragement. I received a card of encouragement in the mail last week, as I often do, from Mrs. Wanda Kerr. As I opened the card, I found two of my favorite verses printed on the inside….
When we study a topic as vital as baptism, we must consider how important it is for someone to truly understand the reason and purpose for the act of baptism itself. There is no saving power alone in the act of being immersed in water. There are conditions that must proceed and coincide with the…
Salvation is by the grace of God and man cannot do anything to earn it, but God expects man to show his trust in God’s grace through an obedient working faith. Many today do not understand the concept of being saved by grace through faith. They falsely claim that any action on man’s part is…
We all know how important baptism is, but sometimes we do not consider just how many things happen when someone is baptized into Christ. It is the most important moment in a person’s life. Baptism is the final step and condition in the plan of salvation. It is the actual moment that one’s faith, repentance,…
It is hard to comprehend the depth of God’s love, but studying the different characteristics of His love can help us all appreciate the need to become better Christians. Understanding God’s love can help us appreciate the grace of God and the wonderful blessings we are so privileged to enjoy now and in eternity. Last…