4 Spiritual Concepts to Help Christians in Distress
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed …” I hope every Christian can agree this pronouncement, but I realize it’s easy to be overwhelmed by confusion, sorrow, and discouragement. But consider […]
The Benefits of a Gospel Meeting
The week of a gospel meeting is a good time to contemplate our attendance. Even for us who attend church assemblies very regularly, we sometimes find our enthusiasm for worshiping the Lord waning, and because of that fact, our desire to attend services drops off a bit. Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they […]
If I Be Lifted Up
On three different occasions (all in Jerusalem) Jesus spoke of His crucifixion as being “lifted up from the earth.” While the other three gospel accounts record that Jesus predicted beforehand His death by crucifixion, none of them (so far as I can determine) refer to that death as being “lifted up.” When Jesus began His […]
Taking a Stand
The nature of the wonderful blessings of God come with responsibilities, namely, that those who identify as Christ’s are willing to stand for His doctrine. Paul urged the Thessalonians to “stand fast in the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 3:8) and to “stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or […]