Man cannot find out God by his own wisdom. In fact, God has decreed it so for he tells us that “in the wisdom of God the world by (its) wisdom knew not God” (I Corinthians 1:21). It could not be any other way for how could the eternal God, infinite in wisdom and understanding,…
What comes to your mind when you hear these words: “We wish you a Merry Christmas!” “Happy Holidays!” “Happy New Year!” Each of these expressions portrays happiness and hope. But is this happy hope real? Some people use the politically correct, “Seasons Greetings,” and that way everyone can interpret it any way they wish. After…
Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions.…
As I was meditating on Philippians 4:19 (“my God shall supply all of your need”) my thoughts shifted to Dad’s uncle Johnny. Let me explain. Like most promises in the Bible, this one comes with strings. As the whole of the book and especially the preceding context demonstrates, this promise belongs to generous people. Philippians…
This article first appeared on the website of Gospel Fellowship Association Missions, here. We republish it here with permission. The Gospel’s transforming power in the hearts of individual people will always be one of the great joys of the ministry. Helen Stevens and Stephanie Marnoch demonstrated this miraculous transforming power when they were saved to…
Previously, I posted a piece called, “The Fundamentals of Sanctification.” The basic proposition of that article is that the Bible gives us a fundamental understanding of sanctification: sanctification means putting off the old man and putting on the new man, it means separating from the world and clinging to God, it means rejecting the old…
Why should you study Bible doctrine? Maybe you’re a student, stay-at-home mom, or professional in the business world. Why take time out of your busy schedule to learn the major teachings of the Christian faith? Some dismiss doctrine as uninteresting, irrelevant, or just plain boring. “Don’t give me doctrine. Just give me Jesus! Doctrine may…
The Respect for Marriage Act (a saddening misnomer) is on its way to becoming law. Provisions have been placed in the bill that exempt religious non-profits of all kinds, including educational institutions from being negatively impacted by the bill itself. The Church of Latter Day Saints as well as their poster child legislator Mitt…
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 It’s said, “What a difference a day makes.” It is amazing how things can so greatly change in one day. Last week, I went to a church work day and was very busy until I felt very…
Paul wrote to the Thessalonian believers “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers” (I Thessalonians 1:2). Thanksgiving to God for his grace in the life of others was a common practice of the Apostle Paul. He related this thanksgiving in his epistles to the Romans (1:8),…