Spit and Slaps

During His trial, the high priest asked Jesus if He was the Messiah, the Son of God. After Jesus affirmed that He was indeed the Son of God, the high priest said that Jesus’ statement was all that was necessary to condemn Him to death and the others who were at the trial agreed. What happened next is...

Suddenly, people in the U.S. are dying from the plague

Recently, four people living in the U.S. have died from the plague. While the so called medical experts have soothing explanations, those who believe the Bible should logically see a potential cause and effect relationship involving sin. As we know, the U.S. has recently been sliding rapidly into depravity....

Imagine This

Living among us are millions of people who have never really understood the gospel.   Millions of these people have no interest in going to a church or even learning the Christian message.   After a variety of attempts to advertise, a local church decides to send a couple of its members out to where the...

Woe is me if I do not Preach the Gospel!

What was going through the mind of Paul when he said this?  Have you ever wondered what Paul thought might happen to him if he did not preach the gospel? Obviously, Paul believed that if he did not preach the gospel, he would experience bad consequences. Does the phrase, “woe is me” give us any clue as...

When Leaders think too Highly of Themselves

Holding a position of authority can be spiritually dangerous. Unless a man possesses true humility, he will likely one day commit prideful sins of presumption. David believed that sins of presumption are very serious. “Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me....

Making Decisions in Accordance with God’s Will

 The Bible seems to indicate that God leads His people: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6).  “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye” (Psalms 32:8b).  What is the nature of this guidance? How does this...