In the wake of recent persecutions and executions of people for their faith, Christians around the globe are examining themselves. They are wondering, “Is that going to come to my country, to my city, to my neighborhood?” They are asking themselves, “Is it possible that I might face something similar in the not-too-distant future?” They are contemplating, “What will I do if…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 205)
Every dedicated father loves his children dearly and will seek to do and to give those things that will benefit his children the most. Jesus talked about how a loving father would never give his child a stone if the child asked for bread, or give him a serpent if he asked for a fish. Jesus then made His point, “If you…
There are a lot of really weird people in the world. Have you met any? There are people that look weird, sound weird when they talk, have weird thoughts, like weird things, do weird things in their free time, post weird things on social media, etc., and weird etc. Do you know the kind of people that I’m talking about? Yes, you…
We live in a confused world. The sharp line of distinction between right and wrong, good and bad, truth and error has been blurred in many cases (almost to elimination, in some instances). The root cause of the ever-shifting values in our society is no mystery. Man has “exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature…
After the Pharisees and Sadducees had spent the last couple years of Jesus’ life challenging His every word and trying to back Him into a corner, finally, during the last week of His life, we read this statement, “But after that they dared not question Him anymore” (Luke 20:40). Can you imagine the audacity of these guys to ever question Jesus? Now,…
Can you think of examples in the Bible of people who actually stole something? You might think of Rachel, who stole her father’s “household idols” (Gen. 31:19). You might think of Achan, who stole some of the “spoils” from Ai (Josh. 7:11, 21). But, the biggest thief in the Bible is not even as well-known as these two–we don’t know his name,…
Salvation by faith alone is one of the most common doctrines in the denominational world today. There are a number of “favorite verses” to which they often appeal, including 1 John 5:1. Read the verse carefully. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God…” (ESV). The verse plainly teaches that every person who believes that Jesus is the…
In a world that is every changing, isn’t it reassuring to know that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8)! In a world that is always moving, isn’t it stabilizing to know that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever! In a world that is completely unpredictable, isn’t it comforting to know that Jesus Christ is…