No matter how many times you hear the good news of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, it never gets old. It’s always a refreshing, renewing message. It always stirs the heart and restores faith. It always lifts...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“The Lord will never put more on you than you are able to bear!” Have you ever heard that saying? It means that if you just pull it together, you can deal with this situation. The problem with this thinking is that it is not biblical!...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul is addressing the issue of “a different gospel.” The Galatians had received Paul’s message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ. Shortly thereafter, others had persuaded them that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I was familiar with the story of the Burnhams from news reports post 9-11, praying for them, and then hearing of Martin’s death and Gracia’s rescue. However, after hearing Gracia speak at a Voice of the Martyrs “Advance”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31. There is a general principle to this verse of Scripture that is certainly true. Namely, everything we do in life can be done and should be done to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The love of God, as defined by relativists, is the ground of God’s actions toward men. Therefore, because of His love, that is, His willingness to ignore our indulgence of sinful, self-centered pleasure, we are free to engage in any...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Christian life is a battle. A War. A Fight. Darkness does not welcome light. Sin is insatiable. The enemy is relentless. The flesh craves satisfaction. Each and every day we are at war with our old sinful nature within us and the world and the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One of the most comforting verses of Scripture is Romans 8:1! “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” This verse has freed many believers from living miserably under the accusations of the evil...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Praise the Lord that the book of Romans is not just a declaration that all men are guilty before a holy God and stand under his just, wrathful, condemnation. Paul begins Romans in that manner so that when he unfolds the Gospel as Good News it will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Or to say it another way: How do you evaluate whether or not revival has occurred?It would be helpful to first of all have a biblical understanding of revival. Peter is preaching in Acts 3 and he says in vv19-20, “Repent therefore, and turn...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
