The disciples were expecting Jesus to conquer the Romans and install Himself as King. To their minds, the Messiah would be the conquering King. The predictions by Jesus of His death were not heeded. When He did die, they were totally unprepared. —Don Stewart1— A condensed version of this article is available here. As Pastor […]
Note: Scripture quotations in this post are from the New King James Version. An edition of this article that uses the New Living Translation is available here. Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good but to make dead people live! —Ravi Zacharias— Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things […]
In his first letter to the Corinthian Christians, the apostle Paul began his powerful discussion of the resurrection of Christ in what we now know as 1 Corinthians 15 by reaffirming the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if […]
A challenge Paul gave Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:1-2 is a good challenge for us in 2023. Paul wrote, You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to […]
Seven Trends that Will Challenge Bible-Believing Christians in 2020 and Beyond It’s hard to be optimistic when you have a misty optic. —Vance Havner— Key point: To effectively oppose the evil occurring around us, we must know and understand what really is occurring. We must see with spiritual eyes, from the standpoint of a biblical worldview. […]
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand. —Edward Mote1— In session two of the DVD series The Truth […]
Socialists cry “Power to the people” and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean – power over people, power to the State. —Margaret Thatcher— To take from one because it is thought that his own industry and that of his father’s has acquired too much, in order […]
Last week’s post was titled “Nine Biblical Principles that Expose the Social Justice Movement and Marxism as Contrary to Authentic Christianity.” In it, I offered ideas that I strongly believed could be used in a Bible study setting to inform, encourage, and challenge believers. I’m even more convinced of this now. I have further developed what […]
Key points: When a growing number of people who claim to be Christians are confused about who Jesus is, the church is in trouble. The church must speak with biblical clarity and with renewed resolve about who Jesus is for the benefit of those inside and outside its walls, as well as for the benefit of […]
A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country? —George Washington— Freedom can exist only […]
Bill Bright (1921-2003) is seen today as one of Christianity’s major leaders during the last half of the 20th century. He became a believer in 1945 under the ministry of Dr. Henrietta Mears, who at the time served as the Director of Christian Education and Teacher in the College Department at the First Presbyterian Church […]
[A]s D. James Kennedy once pointed out, in 1935, what was the most educated nation on earth? The answer was Germany. But that didn’t prevent Auschwitz from taking place. So there is such a thing as education, where if it’s devoid of God, it is dangerous. —Jerry Newcombe— Key point: In 1962 the Supreme Court denied […]
A Rich History and a Great Need What a thrilling, glorious thing it would be to see the leaders of our country today kneeling before Almighty God in prayer. What a thrill would sweep this country. What renewed hope and courage would grip the Americans at this hour of peril. —Billy Graham in Washington, DC […]
www.pray4marriage.org The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. —Proverbs 21:1 (NKJV) The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. —James 5:16 (NKJV) Dr. Richard G. Lee is the president and voice of There’s Hope America broadcasting media in Atlanta, Georgia, […]
Some people have made transformational changes in one department of human learning or in one aspect of human life, and their names are forever enshrined in the annals of human history. But Jesus Christ, the greatest man who ever lived, has changed virtually every aspect of human life—and most people don’t know it. —D. James […]
University’s Punishment of Christian Student Was So Wrong, Even Atheist Group Is Speaking Out —Headline of an article in The Western Journal on Chike Uzuegbunam’s case before the Supreme Court — I did everything they told me to do. I moved where they told me to move. I applied for the permissions they told me to […]
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