Self Denial: When Self Dies and Christ Lives Within
The ultimate end of true Christianity is that the Christian rejoices in Christ and practices open self-denial, having no confidence in the flesh.
“For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3).
Have you ever wondered why God allows His people to […]
Living Water: Life-Giving Grace from the Rock
Water is one of the most essential elements to life. It is an emblem of life. Without a proper supply of water both animals and plants soon cease to exist. The Israelites in the desert would soon have perished if water had not been provided for them. It was therefore life to them. Everybody who […]
Rapture: Delusion or Reality in Light of Bible Prophecy?
Many people have been taught that God’s church and His people will disappear, be “caught up” in a secret rapture, seven years before the loud, visible return of Jesus Christ (His second coming).
According to this theory it’s a silent rapture first, then seven years of tribulation, then the second coming. Hypothetically, those who miss the rapture will have a “second […]
Bread of Life Scripture: Finding Strength in God’s Word
What is the bread of life mentioned in Scripture? The Apostle Paul tells us that the children of Israel in the wilderness “did all eat the same spiritual meat” (1 Corinthians 10:4).
The Lord promised to give them food saying, “Behold I will rain bread from heaven for you,” He “commanded the clouds from above and opened […]
Decline in Religious Belief: America’s Faith Hits a New Low
The United States is facing a serious decline in religious belief. The number of Americans who believe in God has dropped to the lowest level in the 78 years Gallup has asked the question, per a recent poll.
Driving the news: 81% of U.S. adults say they believe in God — down 6 points from 2017.
Belief in […]
Luke 15: The Lostness of Both Sons in the Parable
In Luke 15 we see that the older brother became angry and refused to go into the father’s feast, after the return of his wayward younger brother.
Gratefully, in Luke 15 there are three parables that Jesus tells the religious leaders, the Pharisees and Sadducees. The first is about a shepherd who discovers that one of […]