Every Christian possesses and is sustained by hope. There is the “hope” of the resurrection from the dead (Acts 23:6; 1 Cor. 15). There is the “hope” of heaven (Col. 1:5; Heb. 6:19). There is the “hope” of eternal life (Tit. 1:2). There is the “hope” of brethren in the presence of Christ (1 Thess. 2:19). There is the “hope” of seeing…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 224)
Aren’t you glad that your God doesn’t condemn you and write you off completely when you make one mistake! Some people might think that of God, but that’s not how the Bible depicts our God! If God never gave second chances, then Jesus’ words about the “narrow way” would have read like this–“Difficult is the way which leads to life, and there…
It is so refreshing to go to a Christian college campus or a summer Bible camp, and to be immersed in a setting where it is not unusual (and even normal) to see someone reading his Bible, bowing his head in prayer, using his Bible in Bible classes and even taking notes for his own use and growth. Such an atmosphere inspires…
It is hard not to be influenced by status symbols. Status symbols are typically some visible denotation of one’s social or economic prestige. It might be a certain label or logo on clothing, a designer purse, a fancy car, a particular university’s diploma, the latest phone, exotic vacations, etc.,etc. The perception is that those possessing certain symbols have reached a status above…
“Leadership” is an interesting word and brings various thoughts to mind. As Christians, we may think of leaders as the elders, the deacons, the teachers, those men who lead in worship, etc. And, perhaps for some of us, we don’t see ourselves as leaders in any respect. However, I have news for every Christian reading these words–You’re a leader, whether you want…
For perplexing reasons, some parents have the idea that their children will learn vital lessons in life simply by osmosis. It is true, to some extent, that children (and all people) learn things by the environment around them and events that occur in their presence. These can be valuable, life-altering lessons, but is this the method by which we want (or expect)…
How many Christians, in certain circumstances, ever feel ashamed or embarrassed for being a Christian? Sadly, that number would be rather high, and it is not merely limited to those who are young in age or young in the faith. Even older Christians admit that there are times when they feel uncomfortable to admit and stand up for their Christian faith. Perhaps…
King David made a decision in 2 Samuel 11, which may have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a dramatic impact on the rest of his life. Instead of going out to battle, which is where the king should have been, David remained at Jerusalem (11:1). Seems innocent enough, right? But, what long-term impact did that one small decision make in…