A Spiritual Self-Growth Test
Online publications frequently provide tests you can give yourself to see how you are doing in some area like your health, finances, marriage, etc. It’s meant to be a self-help analysis to point out where improvements are needed. Below is a short test to see how you’re growing spiritually. Answer the questions honestly. Can you […]
Are You Ready for the Judgment Day?
In the middle of a long series of exhortations, Paul wrote a short one that’s memorable and hard-hitting, especially in light of the fact that we will face God in the judgment (Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:12). There are three steps the Holy Spirit wanted you to remember in Romans 13:11-14. Wake up: […]
Entering the Kingdom of God
When Nicodemus came to Jesus by night, convinced that He was “a teacher come from God,” he was astonished to hear Jesus say, “Verily, verily I say unto you, except a man be born anew he cannot see the kingdom of God” (Jn. 3:3). Nicodemus was not amazed to hear Jesus mention the kingdom — he […]
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
H. W. Andrews once said, “While an open mind is priceless, it is priceless only when its owner has the courage to make a final decision which closes the mind for action after the process of viewing all sides of the question has been completed. Failure to make a decision after due consideration of all […]
Is the Bible Relevant? #2
Is the Bible relevant to you? Although there are a lot of times when we reject the relevance of the Bible, the truth is we need it. First, we need the Bible when we are riddled with guilt. Joseph’s brothers were riddled with guilt when they thought they had killed him (Genesis 42:21). When we […]
Is the Bible Relevant? #1
I have always found it interesting that over 80% want to go to heaven but only about 60% or less believe the Bible is relevant. Even fewer people read the Bible once a year or less. Yet the Bible is the pathway to heaven (Psalm 119:105), but people believe it is irrelevant for a variety […]
Give Me the Truth!
If you are my friend, if you are concerned about my soul, give me the truth. Do not flatter me. Do not praise my virtues while remaining silent about my vices. Do not fear the truth will offend me. Do not treasure our friendship, our friendly relations, above my salvation. Do not think that by […]
John 3:16
A sign on one of the churches close to my home says, “John 3:16: Read it, believe it. Enough said!” If that is really enough, then why does the Bible mention so many other requirements to obeying the gospel. If it is “Enough said,” then why did God say to repent of our sins? Jesus […]
Operation Entebbe
In July 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Entebbe, Uganda, in which 103 Jewish hostages were freed. In less than 15 minutes, the soldiers had killed all seven of the kidnappers and set the captives free. As successful as the rescue was, however, three of the hostages were killed during […]
A Church That Is Just a Church
Maybe you’ve noticed that a lot of churches today are involved in all kinds of business and social ventures, and very little in teaching the word of God. Some are quite proud of the fact that they place little emphasis on doctrinal matters. Our emphasis is spiritual — not material or social. For that reason, […]
