The victory of ChristThe proclamation of God set forth Christ's victory, too. While the declaration stated the bruising of Christ's heel, it also pledged another, more severe wound. It pronounced that the seed of the woman would bruise the head of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The birth of ChristThis message from God announced the birth of Christ. God called Him "...her seed." In this simple statement, God revealed two things. He promised a Deliverer, One born of human nature, born of the seed of the woman.Second, He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In Genesis 3, God described the awful sin and rebellion of Adam and Eve. Enticed by satan, first Eve and then Adam yielded to satan's temptation to disobey God and eat of the forbidden fruit. In so doing, they rejected God's covenant with them and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It restores you back to God.Paul's letter to Timothy reminded him that God's word restores believers back to God. The Spirit's message clearly stated this in the following manner, "...(It is) profitable...for correction (and) for instruction in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It reveals God's truth to mankind.Second, the reference reminded Timothy that the Scriptures unveil God's truth. The Spirit put it this way, "...(Scripture) is profitable for doctrine..." (2 Timothy 3.16). The word of God provided teaching on...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Spiritual decline characterizes the Church of Jesus Christ today. Numerous signs confirm the reality of this condition. Selfishness, hypocrisy, and deceit infect the life of the Church and influence Her plans and programs.Timothy, the Apostle...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Complaint for their conductJesus' letter to Sardis included a statement of complaint against them for their conduct. In terse language, He simply said, "...(thou) hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." (Revelation 3.1) They possessed a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Church of Jesus Christ faces a perilous condition. She lives as if there is no tomorrow. Christians today dwell upon their current happiness, without concern for censure. The mass of believers takes little thought for God's reprimands of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Necessity of the new birthIn essence, Jesus described the nature of the kingdom of God. It is a spiritual kingdom, one unseen by natural vision. Therefore, it requires a new kind of life, a spiritual nature which gives rise to spiritual...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Surveys have shown that 3 out of 4 Americans relate that they have been born again. Sadly, most of these people misunderstand the nature of the new birth, as described in the Bible. Their confusion dishonors God, offends Christ, and grieves the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
