Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
It seems like we live in an upside-down world. Such a time as this. What used to be evil is called good. What used to be good is called evil. And you will be canceled if you dare question it. But this is not the first time. There have been many other times such as this. And it will get Continue reading For such a time as this
As believers, we are called to live with a sense of urgency, recognizing that our salvation is nearer each day. The Bible urges us to awaken from spiritual slumber, cast off the deeds of darkness, and walk in the light of Christ. Romans 13 and Ephesians 2 remind us that we were once dead in our sins, but God, rich Continue reading It is high time for the church to awaken and grow up
Everything in our lives takes time to get right. It takes time to learn anything. It takes time to break bad habits and make good habits. And it takes a long time to get really good at anything. Therefore, we naturally think it must take a long time to get right with God. It must take years of monastic devotion Continue reading How long does it take to get right with God?
Sometimes God feels a million miles away. And sometimes we wonder if God exists. In those times, he didn’t change, he didn’t move, he didn’t leave, but we did, and our sins have separated us from God. Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, Neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear; But your iniquities have Continue reading Your sins have separated you from God
Does “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV) really mean the Christian is required to avoid anything that even appears to be some kind of evil? Does this apply even if it is really actually good? Who decides what appears to be evil? Who decides what is a form of evil? Who decides the penalty? Who makes Continue reading How can we abstain from all appearance of evil without the bondage of legalism?