February 9, 2014
Everything God purposes will be accomplished, and nothing he does not permit can ever be carried out by foolish man.
February 2, 2014
We are not just to tell the unsaved about their sin and the Savior. We are to establish new believers in doctrine and godly practice.
January 26, 2014
God was working! The gospel was not a “Jewish thing.” Christ was and is building his church!
January 5, 2014
We start off this year with a great reason to remember that God is all-powerful and merciful and worthy of our praise! David sang, “As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my deliverer; do not delay, O my God” (Ps 40:13). God the Son helps the […]
December 29, 2013
Saul, on his way to arrest followers of Jesus Christ, was arrested by Jesus Christ and became His follower.
December 22, 2013
How and why Jesus came is to impact our values, our judgment, our thinking. The humiliation of the incarnation used by Paul to help believers see the importance of servant-like conduct.
December 8, 2013
The work in Samaria was thriving. The gospel was being given to and received in several villages. But in his sovereign will, the Lord gave orders to leave all this.
November 24, 2013
Stephen’s death did not mean he failed in his mission, but that God was about to use another servant to further gospel work.
November 17, 2013
He is the Good Shepherd: the redemption of salvation was purchased by his blood (John 10:11, 14). This speaks of God’s grace. He is the Great Shepherd: his resurrection power makes our service to God acceptable (Heb 13:20–21). This speaks of God’s guidance. He is the Chief Shepherd: the reward for faithful service (1 Pet […]
November 10, 2013
Instead of being weakened by corrupting influences around it, the local church should be “strengthened by grace.”