Scattered Abroad “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” (Acts 8:4) Philip Preaches in SamariaActs 8:4 But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went. God has given two great commissions to His people, both of which would require worldwide effort to accomplish. Both, […]

Power in the Ark 1 Samuel 5:3“But when the citizens of Ashdod went to see it the next morning, Dagon had fallen with his face to the ground in front of the Ark of the LORD! So they took Dagon and put him in his place again.“ The Philistines had captured the Ark of the […]

“What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?”……Answer: Pre-evangelism means different things to different people. Some see pre-evangelism as doing what Paul did with the philosophers at Mars Hill. He began with what they knew about an "unknown God" and argued for the existence of a personal God (Acts 17:22-34) who demands righteousness. This type of […]

“Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?”……"All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away" (Isaiah 64:6). This passage is often used as a proof text […]

Paradoxes of Scripture…The Christian has to understand that the world’s methods, norms and standards of attaining happiness, prosperity, love, peace and contentment ,are directly opposed to the paradoxical message of Scripture . Note some of the many paradoxes in the Bible related to this basic truth.…1. To really live, we must die. …Galatians 2:20. …"My […]

Practical guidelines for a Christian life Day 1 Give Your Heart to God "My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways." (Proverbs 23:26)… …As we consider a life guided by the principles of Scripture, we must begin by making sure that we have truly given our hearts to God. […]

Sheep (and Mankind) Sheep are another fascinating example of God's creation. Sheep not only display God's glory in their biology, they can provide very good eating, both as meat and through their dairy products. Different varieties of sheep display various traits appreciated by their domesticators, depending upon the variables of climate, habitat, disease resistance, type […]