“Blessed are those who mourn.” How? “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). The blessing is not in the pain, burden or grief. The blessing is in the comfort that mourners receive. There is much pain and grief in this life for which there is no relief. Time has a … Read more
Baptism is Immersion – pure and simple. The Greek word for baptize means immerse, dip or dunk. It involves putting something in and lifting it out again. If I intend to obey the Lord’s instructions in baptism, I must be immersed. The command to be baptized in the Bible is always in water. That … Read more
When did the 1st Century Christians Eat the Lord’s Supper? Unless the Bible tells us, we do not know. In Acts 20:7 we find the only mention of a time the disciples gathered to break bread. The apostle Paul waited seven days to join in this supper with the saints. Did the early Christians … Read more
Why is it so difficult to live godly in this world? The thinking of this world contradicts fundamental principles of godly character. Godliness is not simply about doing or not doing specific things. Godliness is about developing a character and personality that seeks God. More than what you do, godliness is about what you … Read more
How can I make Bible reading … Interesting? For Bible Reading to capture your attention, you need to read with purpose. Your mind must be engaged in a project as you read. Your brain needs an assignment, a job to do as it reviews the text. Reading with purpose includes tasks from the very serious to the … Read more
What miracle does Jesus want to work for you? There is a single chapter in the Gospel of John that offers clear insight to this question: John 6. I will tell you a little about this chapter so you will be inclined to read it for yourself. It is a long chapter but, if you … Read more
“Why doesn’t God do something? God’s people do not need to panic when things are not going well. God sees the bigger picture. We live in the moment. These moments can be full of trouble and discouragement. The books of Exodus, Ruth, Esther, and the Prophets record events in times of helplessness and hopelessness for God’s … Read more
Are God’s commands annoying? The commands of the Lord are not burdensome, that is unless I want to do what I want to do! Let’s consider a couple verses: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3). “Therefore be imitators of God as … Read more
What Does the Bible Say About (fill in with any difficult topic) ? When true believers ask what the Bible teaches about a particular matter, they want to know so they can do God’s will. They will accept whatever the Bible says because they want to please Him! Others ask the same questions with the intention … Read more
How Old is the Old Testament? Let me answer this way: The New Testament is as old or older now than the Old Testament was when the New came along. The Old Testament did not need to be replaced because it got too old. It got old because God had a replacement! “In that He says, ‘A new … Read more
