Sometimes evangelism seems like it’s a job best left to preachers or missionaries. That is not true! In the Bible, evangelism is commanded to every Christian. In 1 Peter 3:15, Peter speaks to all Christians (cf. v. 8) telling them, “…But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a…

The reading of the Scriptures is so vital to our spiritual growth in the Lord. To see this, consider the instruction Moses gave to every king who ruled over Israel. The Jews had left Egypt and were just about to enter the Promised Land. It would be more than four hundred years before they ever had their first king, but God gave…

In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” This statement is as curious as it is severe. If we fail to understand what Jesus means, we lose access to Christ’s kingdom. Jesus’ declaration is in response to His disciples’ question, “Who…

It is hard to completely wrap one’s mind around the transformative truth of Jesus Christ revealed in 1 Timothy 3:16.  God wants us to know that it is certain, supreme, clear and relevant to our lives, so He emphasizes six pivotal elements about Jesus Christ and His plan for us, including the great incarnation, the great vindication, the great exaltation, the great…

The view many have of God as being one whose very nature is anger and judgment is so perverted. They fail to see the truth in those Old Testament stories. “All these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition…” (1 Cor. 10:11).  “Whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we…might have hope”…

The amazing truth of Jesus Christ that is summarized in 1 Timothy 3:16 is transformative, as God’s truth is certain, supreme, clear and relevant to our lives.  In this verse, the Holy Spirit emphasizes six pivotal elements of what we know about the magnitude of Jesus Christ and His plan for us, including the great incarnation, the great vindication, the great exaltation…

There are several words used to describe our relationship to God and all that happened the day we were saved. Words like salvation, redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, and perhaps others which the Bible uses to indicate all that changed on that day. Each of these emphasize what transpired at the time when we were washed in His blood. Another word that is used…

Whenever a young man or woman begins to look for their first job, there’s a piece of advice that is nearly universally given. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The idea is that you always want to convey to a potential employer that you take your work seriously and have ambitions beyond an entry-level position. You are…