“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.” 1 John 2:3 What principles guide your life? Many people live by some kind of self-determined standard. The internet is full of “rules for a happy, successful, and fulfilling life.” As believers, our[...]
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus every Christmas. But we can get so caught up in Christmastime activities that we forget exactly what we’re celebrating. Jesus left[...]
“Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a virgin?’” Luke 1:34 Mary’s question was motivated by reason and rationale, not doubt. Who wouldn’t ask about the practical workings of a virgin giving birth? When you think about it, many people approach salvation in a similar way. You[...]
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” Psalm 145:8-9 We’ve all met people who seem to say and do the right thing at the right time and in the[...]
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:5 Most Americans say they believe in Heaven; they just have their own ideas about who goes there. Even many professing Christians think that nonbelievers can go to Heaven. Think[...]
“Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold…but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 The value of anything is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. When we apply that[...]
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 If you’re a Christian, then you probably have a nativity scene displayed somewhere in your home[...]
“Did not Moses give you the Law, and yet none of you carries out the Law?’” John 7:19 Throughout the Bible we see people of faith; those willing to believe that what God says is true. We also see those who seemingly want to believe but aren’t necessarily willing[...]
“He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.’” Luke 24:46-48 Our final Holy Week conversation is the most enjoyable because[...]