June 1, 2014
Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would be given and “be with you forever” (John 14:15). Jesus called his disciples to abide in him (John 15:4–5). Now he prays for them to be preserved. It is comforting that he never leaves his own, for he is “in” us now and we will be with […]
May 25, 2014
It takes courage to set God apart and serve God alone. Courage is necessary because in the world we will have tribulations, because submitting to God is better that submitting to fear, because the Captain of our salvation faced the cross, and because God stands with those who stand for Him.
May 11, 2014
The message of the resurrection and atonement carries with it a duty to repent and believe. Part 1
May 4, 2014
Paul spoke to the intellectually elite at Athens and tactfully showed their duty to believe in and bow before the one, true God.
April 27, 2014
Paul lost his life in the Savior’s. He took up his cross and followed his Master into hostile territory. The hostile reaction of angry mobs was neither a surprise nor a failure. Every time someone receives the gospel they are changed, turned right-side up. We should not be surprised that such a powerful message meets […]
April 20, 2014
This day should be full of hope and praise! Every day should be lived in confidence that Jesus is coming again to rule as no other (vv. 24–28).
April 13, 2014
Hours before Jesus was arrested and crucified he demonstrated selfless service to the disciples. This selfless act showed Jesus’ manner of ministry. Here is an example we are to follow by faith.
March 30, 2014
It takes the power of God in salvation to shake a sinner loose from the grips of sin. The gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom 1:16).
March 23, 2014
The Lord used a miracle to lead to an incarceration to lead to a prison break which led to a family being saved and a testimony going forward. All this resulted in God being glorified.
March 16, 2014
God providentially organizes and moves missionary teams to throw the net of the gospel far. Powerful witness is not the result of the initiative by men, but the operation of the risen Christ.