Perhaps unknowingly, the Sanhedrin asked their prisoners—Peter and John—the precise question that everyone needs to ask: “By what power or by what name have you done this?” (Acts 4:7). Authority is key! Whether it is what someone says or does, all must be “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17). Jesus Christ—and thus, His revealed Word to us (John 12:48)—is…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 19)
As a kid, I loved watching (or listening to) Abbott and Costello – their movies, TV show or just catching one of their bits. Of course, they were most famous for their signature routine, “Who’s on First?” There’s no telling how many times I’ve heard that bit, but definitely enough to quote it line-for-line right along with them. Is there anything like that in your…
Children are a blessing from the Lord (cf. Psa. 127:3). Not everyone sees that. Special needs children especially are a blessing from the Lord. But, not everyone sees that either. Sometimes we may look at a special needs child or we may grieve the untimely death of a child, and we may lament that, “He never got to grow up like other kids. She never got to…
In God’s eyes, there are only two kinds of disciples—and He only approves of one of them. In John 15, Jesus portrays the church as a vineyard, where He is the vine, the Father is the vinedresser and each individual Christian is a branch. He depicts two kinds of branches—those who bear fruit and those who do not bear fruit. Which kind…
You’ve heard it before. “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” The saying has often been used to describe the behavior of certain individuals when they know that they are not being watched and no one else is around to see them. This is a dangerous philosophy for Christians to live by, and the Bible warns about such. Slaves, for example, might have been…
If you ate fruits and vegetables and had a steady diet of nutrient-rich foods, BUT you dabbled in a little rat poison every once in a while, how do you think that would work out for you? It would lead to your demise, no matter what healthy foods you ate. Do you know this applies in the spiritual realm, as well? As a little…
This must be the case in many other places also, but if you do any driving through central Florida, especially at night, the front of your car is going to get a makeover. It is a state law (seemingly) that at least 75,000 bugs (of varying sizes and substance) must slam full-speed into the front of your car. But, don’t dare try…
School teachers love summer. They get a break from the kids, the stress and the challenges of the school year. Summer allows them to get recharged and ready to make a difference in the lives of a whole new batch of kids. I wonder…give this some thought…are some of us…as Christians…on a “summer break”? Have we stepped away from our “job” as Christians of being a…