THEN AND NOW Acts 1: 1-5 What our Lord did in the forty days between the tomb and his ascension is what our Lord is doing right now.  His disciples were scattered but he gathered them to himself.  He showed them many proofs convincing them he is alive and well.  By the use of those […]

Two lessons taught by Esau The birthright which Esau despised and sold for a morsel of meat (Hebrews 12: 16) was not the natural inheritance of his father but, all of the promises of God in the coming redeemer. To him, it was just spiritual folklore and superstitious tradition. While the concept of such things […]

If God Is Sovereign – How Are Men Responsible? Todd Nibert God is sovereign. You cannot take that too far or overstate it. Everything that happens, happens according to the sovereign will of God. “He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will” (Eph. 1:11). If God’s will determines everything, how can men […]

Responsibility “… The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mk 1:15 Responsibility has nothing to do with ability. The words are not even spelled alike (ibility – ability). Man is responsible for his sin but has not the ability to change what he is … […]

WHICH WAY ARE YOU GOING? Genesis 4:1-5 Tom Harding We live in a most religious world. In every county, country and culture; among all people, without exception there is some form of religion. Did you know that all religions can be summed into two groups. The way of Cain or the way of Abel. Cain […]

Responsibility “… The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mk 1:15 Responsibility has nothing to do with ability. The words are not even spelled alike (ibility – ability). Man is responsible for his sin but has not the ability to change what he is […]

Little did she know, that amid the sheaves—she would find a husband!       C.H.Spurgeon “Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the harvesters. She happened to be in the portion of land belonging to Boaz, who was from Elimelech’s family.” Ruth 2:3 “She happened.” Yes, it seemed nothing but an accident—but how divinely […]

Security In Christ Todd Nibert If my security in Christ and my final entrance into glory were dependent in any way on my works, before or after conversion, I would have no security. But, blessed truth, salvation is not in ANY way dependent on my works. Christ is my security and he alone will be […]

What Does God Require? Henry Mahan If a person has concern and doubts about his hope of grace and eternal glory, he might consider the following questions. 1. God requires perfection. Am I perfect? No! Then do I have ONE who is perfect to stand for me, and I in Him? 2. Do I have […]

The Fear of God Without the fear of God a sinner cannot worship God. The fear of God is so important in worship, that throughout the Old Testament instead of saying “the worship of God” the scriptures call worship, itself, “the fear of God” and those who worship “those that feared God.” (Ps 5:7) Fearing […]