Am I Really a Christian?
When the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians” in Antioch, this label did not have the far-reaching meaning as it does today. As a rule today, Christians are those who profess to be followers […]
When the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians” in Antioch, this label did not have the far-reaching meaning as it does today. As a rule today, Christians are those who profess to be followers […]
A church is composed of a diversity of people. Paul tried to show this by describing the human body and all of its parts. Every part is different, but each carries out important functions in […]
It is often said proverbially, “Like the preacher, so the church,” and consequently, high expectations are placed on the preacher. But unfortunately it is forgotten that the preacher is also dependent on the church and […]
“These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: ‘I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot […]
“For we are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9). To be God’s fellow worker is a wonderful occupation to have. The thought of serving as co-workers of the almighty, holy God whose many works are […]
“This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, […]
Andrew was the first young man whom Jesus called to follow Him. What do we know about this disciple? He does not seem to have been an extraordinarily gifted or influential man, and we know […]
The evangelist Moody once made a New Year’s resolution that he would not let a single day pass in the course of the year where he did not speak with at least one person about […]
How awesome is God, in that He had an amazing, glorious plan of salvation prepared for mankind before He ever created the universe! And since man’s fall into sin, God, in His great mercy and […]
Heinrich Wichern once made a remarkable statement at the beginning of a new year: “Whoever allows his Bible to start gathering dust as of January 1, will find that by December 31, his soul will […]