Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. James 5:11 In Job 13:15, Job declares, “Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him.” Job made this statement when he was in a terrible time of pain and suffering. He had lost all of his children, his wealth, and his health. His friends were blaming him for all of his sufferings. His wife off

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Revelation 1:7 The “coming One” was a title for the Messiah. John the Baptist, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, and sent word by his disciples and said to Him, ‘“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:2–3). The theme of the book of Revelation is the coming One, the Lord Jesus C

Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Luke 6:46 In this age of tolerance and rejection of absolute truth, there is a widespread belief that anyone who is sincere in their faith will go to heaven. Even many professing Christians hold to an inclusive view of the gospel. God, they maintain, will accept those who are sincere in their religious commitment, even if they never leave their false religions, or profess faith in Jesus Christ. But the gospel is unc

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 Why does it seem like there is so much hate in America today? Dr. John MacArthur shares in this brief video how God has put three restraints upon our wicked hearts: The individual-our conscious (Romans 2:15) Family-Father and mothers to discipline their children (Proverbs 12:1,13:24) Government-The police to enforce the law (Romans 13:1-4) When all three break down the result i

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? Romans 6:1 When a person becomes a Christian, they are “born again” (John 3:3). They were dead in their sins and now are alive in Christ. However, until we meet Jesus face to face we will struggle with sin. Christians will have a battle with sin as long as we live in these earthly vessels. So, Paul, knowing this, reminds all believers that even as God’s grace has justified us before a holy God, it does n

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 If someone, who did not know you, where to look at your social media would they know that you are a follower of Jesus Christ? Are your posts consistent with the teachings of Christ? Do your comments reflect the Lord you serve? Do your conversations and your speech represent your love for Jesus Christ? If we belong to Christ our speech should reveal

…but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13b I would like to ask you a question. What is the difference between being a member of Costco or Sam’s club and being a member of your local church? When we are members of the former, we go once a week, or maybe more if we need something special. We bring our list and spend usually the same amount of time each week getting what we need and want. We may speak briefly to those that greet us, check us out, and go over our receip

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Have you ever suffered a broken heart from a lost love? I still remember how I felt when my heart was broken for the first time. I never thought I would get over it but of course, I did. We all have been hurt by someone we love and trusted. Some have been betrayed by those they thought never would. In this life, we all will suffer brokenheartedness and crushed spirits. The psalmist tells us tha

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 There