Jesus Christ–Our Hope… 1 Timothy 1:18-19 “Timothy, my son, here are my instructions (charge) for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord's battles. Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as […]

When a Small Group Leader Should Shut Up Small group leaders, even small group hosts, must be wise leaders. If they jump into every conversation they may, …1) diminish their influence, …2) keep group members from talking through differences of opinion and conflicting ideas, …3) hinder someone from speaking who has something important to say […]

Exhorting One Another Hebrews 3:13 “You must warn (exhort) each other every day, while it is still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God". The fascinating word rendered “exhort” (Greek para-kaleo) translated means “comfort,” “beseech,” etc., literally means “call alongside.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 He (God) comforts us […]

“What does it mean to be a stumbling block to someone else?”……Answer: In the midst of a series of laws regulating the treatment of others, we find "Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD" (Leviticus 19:14). Obviously, putting a […]

“How should Christians react to the death of evil people?”……With the recent death of Osama bin Laden, many Christians are wondering how they should feel about such an event. Are we to rejoice/celebrate when evil people die / are killed? Interestingly, the authors of the Bible seem to have struggled with this issue as well, […]

The Best Argument Against Christianity Part One of Seven……What is the best argument against Christianity?……Strange as it may sound, one of my seminary professors makes a habit out of reading atheist literature during his devotional times. That might seem a little odd, but actually it's a very smart practice. "The good ones keep us honest," […]

“What does the Bible say about responsibility?”……Without question the greatest reason that we live for God is our unwavering belief in the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. It is through His resurrection from the grave that we have hope and the promise of life eternal with him. In 1 Corinthians chapter 15 the apostle […]