“Therefore Have I Hope”

Jeremiah, the prophet who had said that there was no sorrow like his sorrow, (Lam. 1:12) could later say, recalling to mind the Lord’s mercies, compassions, and faithfulness: “This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.” (Lam. 3:21) Helen Keller, born blind and deaf, said: “Once I knew the depth where no hopeContinue reading ““Therefore Have I Hope””

Judah’s Greatest King

Ok, Bible scholars, if I were to give you a one-question Old Testament history quiz, and that one questions was, “Who was Judah’s greatest king?”—what would your answer be? Solomon and David would probably pop into your minds immediately, and both were great kings. But they lived and died before the kingdom of Judah wasContinue reading “Judah’s Greatest King”

Satan’s Unrelenting Attacks

The believer’s arch-enemy, Satan, has one goal in mind for you if you are a Christian striving to live a devoted life for Jesus Christ: plainly stated, he wants in the worst way to devour you. (I Peter 5:8) He has a formidable arsenal of spiritual weapons with which to do it, and he hasContinue reading “Satan’s Unrelenting Attacks”

They’re in Every New Testament Church

The “they’re” in my title means believers in Christ—followers of the Lord Jesus, members of His Body, the Church—who have been “gifted” by the Holy Spirit for service in advancing His Kingdom through the church by exercising their spiritual gift for edification of the Church. Every believer in any and every local, New Testament churchContinue reading “They’re in Every New Testament Church”

Ashamed of Jesus?

“Jesus, and shall it ever be, a mortal man ashamed of Thee? Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise; whose glories shine through endless days? Ashamed of Jesus! Empty pride! I’ll boast a Savior crucified, and O may this my portion be, my Savior not ashamed of me!” (Joseph Grigg, 1720-1768)                  It’s hard to believe thatContinue reading “Ashamed of Jesus?”

Once Saved, Always Saved?

A booklet distributed by a local “Church of Christ” says: “This doctrine of ‘eternal security of the believer,’ or ‘once saved always saved,’ is sincerely believed by many people. But when it is examined in the light of Scripture, this doctrine is seen to be false and terribly dangerous.” So, let’s examine the doctrine ofContinue reading “Once Saved, Always Saved?”

Preach the Word!

Beginning on the Day of Pentecost—when Peter, “standing up with the eleven,” lifted up his voice and preached a powerful, scripture-filled, Holy Ghost-anointed message to which thousands responded in faith believing—there has ever been the primacy of preaching in the life of the Church that Jesus founded. Paul’s parting words to his protégé and sonContinue reading “Preach the Word!”