How Dear Is Life?

I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.

Acts 20:24

Our Intercessor

Christ Jesus who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

Romans 8:34

Our theology is important and should be formed from the Word of God that reveals the mind of God. One of the…

Our Righteousness or His?

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known … This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who…

The Empty Claims of Atheism

Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who…

On the Brink of Blessing or Ruin

I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly.

Proverbs 5:14

Secrets are not nearly as well hidden as we think. Even when no one says anything suspicions are afoot. Our behavior betrays our…

God’s Riches for Us

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Ephesians 1:3

There are a few things required to live victoriously for Christ. Early in the process…

Personal Faith

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1

Martin Luther struggled for years as a young man with the assurance of his own salvation. He had become a monk seeking to find…

Him, not Me

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Luke 2:52

A well-known pastor in Texas has taught his people to lift up their Bibles and to say, “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. And I can do what…

Real Beauty

They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Exodus 38:8

It is an interesting bit of information — short but important and valuable. The character of these women who served…

God’s Greater Work

“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.”

John 9:3

It is not that God used this man callously just to show His power to heal, but that the man himself…