What has happened to our churches today? Less than 75 years ago, people could recite Bible verses and knew the stories of the Bible from growing up in Sunday school—the […]
Paul writes to the church in Corinth, urging them to be on guard. In 2 Corinthians 11:3, he expresses his concern: “But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived […]
If we are called to grow to the fullness of Christ, what is that end? (Ephesians 4:13) The end can be understood as we study Scripture, which unfolds the truth. […]
As we read through the Gospels, we notice a recurring phrase: “My time has not yet come.” Jesus understood that His life was dedicated to glorifying the Father (John 17:1) […]
James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of various kinds, for the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Let steadfastness have its full effect, so […]
“I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day!” (1 Corinthians 15:30-31). The journey of denying oneself calls us […]
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Take a moment to meditate on this verse. Are we truly satisfied? Too often, […]
For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: one has died for all; therefore, all have died. He died for all, so that those who live […]
So, why all this self-denial and funeral for friends? It may seem morbid if we don’t understand the purpose behind it. What is that purpose? It is so that we […]
1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own; […]