Christ Proves He Is The Son Of God
The theme of John’s Gospel is Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:30-31), and in this first chapter he proves his claim.
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Have Faith In God
God is a person: Our lives are not in the hands of some invisible “force” or blind “fate;” they are in the hands of a person — Almighty God.
Read MoreHope in Jesus the Messiah
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end ….”
Read MoreIsaiah’s Outward Look
Everything to this point was a preparation.
Read MoreIsaiah’s Inward Look
Isaiah had pronounced woes on other people, but now he cried, “Woe is me!” He admitted he was a sinner, he confessed his sin, and the Lord cleansed him.
Read MoreIsaiah’s Upward Look
King Uzziah has died and the throne of Judah is empty.
Read MoreWhen Jesus Comes Again
We don’t know when, but Jesus Christ said he was going to come back. What will that be like? Let’s look at Revelation chapter 19.
Read MorePraise God With Thanksgiving
Read Psalm 100:1: Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to God.
Read MoreThe Ten Commandments Today
No topic has been more misunderstood among Christians than the law of Moses and its application to the New Testament believer today.
Read MoreIn the beginning God
First, the creator: No scientist or historian can improve upon, “In the beginning God … .”
Read MoreWisdom’s Call To Salvation
Today we want to consider Wisdom and Folly, the two “women of the book of Proverbs” who are out to woo and win the hearts of people.
Read MoreThe Believer’s Resurrection
First, the historical proof of our resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-11). The resurrection of Christ is an historic fact proved by the message of the Gospel, the testimony of witnesses and the conversion of the Apostle Paul himself. If there were no resurrection, there would be no salvation, for a dead savior can save nobody.
Read MoreGod’s Hall Of Faith
True biblical faith is not an emotional kind of wishful thinking; it is an inner conviction based on the word of God. In Hebrews 11:1 the word substance means “assurance” and evidence means “proof.” So, when the Holy Spirit gives us faith through the word, the very presence of that faith in our hearts is all the assurance and evidence we need.
Read MoreThe Coming Prophetic Events
There are three great biblical events on the timeline of biblical prophecy that may be ready to happen. Let’s take a quick look at these as found in the Bible.
Read MoreWalking With God
Enoch is one of only two people who did not experience death (Elijah is the other; see 2 Kings 2:1-12). Why? Hebrews says it’s because he pleased God (Hebrews 11:5). That doesn’t mean, of course, if you’re pleasing God you won’t die. But it does mean his departure from the world was a direct result of how he lived. He lived a godly life within the context of an evil and corrupt society. What he did mattered.
Read MoreSalvation Is Available For All
With all the “phobias” going around these days we now have a new one. “Christo phobia” — or the fear of Jesus Christ.
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