If you say you are a Christian, are you living for Jesus? Many who claim to be Christians don't anticipate, or are not prepared to face persecution. Moreover, fear is a liar and tries to make Christians live timidly rather than boldly. Fear wants...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Being persecuted can bring out the worst in people. Especially when you are being persecuted for doing what is right. Persecution is a constant reality throughout Scripture. Jesus' disciples in Luke 21 were expecting thrones, but Jesus warned them...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Olivet discourse is just as crucial for its content as it is for the place from which it was delivered. The disciples have asked about the signs of Christ's coming and the close of the age. Remarkably, the disciples are asking Jesus when His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is always easy to start big with a dream to change the world. But then when people don't share your dream or when people come or don't listen, that dream can eventually see you simply living a chore. So how do you keep going with the joy of a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Christians have been called to function in a community of love. Therefore every Christian receives God's love and has one sing job to do: love. This helps us to summarise our primary drive in the face of all Christians responsibilities. Remember...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The gospel is astounding in Paul's letter to the Romans. Against the dark backdrop of depravity, He highlights God's saving grace in justification through faith. A community saved in that way, Paul anticipates, will constantly remind each other of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The astounding grace of God in salvation is something that should drive us to the joy of communion with Him in prayer. As God loves Jesus, He loves Christians. Is this something you understand? Is prayer like breathing to you? Paul provides...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What gets you going in the morning? How is it that some people take initiative and others don't? People take initiative in the secular world, but does initiative belong in the church? It certainly does! Unfortunately, many people take initiative...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
True church members are responsible to check whether what is being preached is an accurate representation of God's word. Without this, people fall into misery. Their diet becomes pleasant preaching. You can grow in your ability to discern good...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Is a church member defined by being a member of a church? Is he defined by his giving, service or attendance? Not at all. Scripture defines a biblical church member as a person who has been truly born again, who understands the true nature of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
