“If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.” – John 15:22 Every Christian is someone who recognizes their sin and their need for forgiveness and grace. And they also know that forgiveness only … Continue reading
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8 Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ. Jesus said the words … Continue reading
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 Every single word in the Bible is important and valuable to our lives. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, … Continue reading
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 Another Christmas is upon us when we as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is also often portrayed as when … Continue reading
“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” – Mark 3:25 The Church in America has become divided between those churches who maintain Biblical authority and those who don’t. It is the result of the acceptance of secular beliefs by many Christian churches in America. Four of … Continue reading
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 There are many religions in the world today. Besides Christianity, there is Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, Confucianism, and Caodaism, just to name the top ten. Of … Continue reading
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside.” 1st Corinthians 5:12-13 Christians today in our culture are often depicted and perceived to be judgmental of others. We are accused of judging the actions of others while … Continue reading
“But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger.” – Romans 2:8 Back in the 1950’s and 60’s, there was a television game show called Truth or Consequences. The premise of the show was that contestants would have to … Continue reading
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 In this month’s blog I want to … Continue reading
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your … Continue reading