The closing verses of the book of Revelation teach us much about heaven–both what is going to be there and what is not going to be there. These things should not necessarily be looked at independently of each other, but viewed for how many of them relate to each other. Twice it is stated that, in heaven, “there shall be no night…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 147)
Have you ever got a song stuck in your head? Has it ever been stuck in your head all day long? In 1911, James Rowe penned a hymn that begins, “All day long of Jesus I am singing.” Are there enough hymns that could really keep you singing of Jesus all day long? “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning, Jesus at the…
I have used this illustration for many years, as I think it helps us to understand a powerful and important lesson regarding the Bible and our interactions with others in Bible-based discussions. When I was in high school, Michael Erickson was gracious enough to give me a job at his pet store. What did I know about pets? Not much! I certainly…
It used to be one of the most recognized rules in our society. People knew it. People could quote it. And people even practiced it. (At least, many did.) The paraphrased version says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The Golden Rule. Unfortunately, the gold in that rule seems to have become tarnished in recent years in…
They took the body of Jesus and “scourged” it (John 19:1). They “twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head” (19:2). “They struck Him with their hands” (19:3). “They crucified Him” (19:18). They viciously and unashamedly tore the body of Jesus to shreds, to the point of taking His life. But, when they stole His clothes, they found His…
“The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Tim. 6:10). How so very true that statement is, and has been proven so time and time again! “The love of money” has so nestled its way into the hearts of certain malevolent persons, that they have heartlessly sought out and taken advantage of some unsuspecting and vulnerable folks.…
“I just heard something juicy (and of a private nature) about someone, and I don’t even know if it is true or not. What should I do?” “I just heard something juicy (and of a private nature) about someone, and it just has to be true. What should I do?” “I just heard something juicy (and of a private nature) about someone,…
The Bible asks this question, “Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water?” (Jas. 3:11). It’s not possible, is it? It’s either one or the other, but not both. Then, to drive the point home, Scripture asks this question, “Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?” (3:12). Again, that’s not…