The Living Hope

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead1Pet.1:3 One of the glorious things in our religion is the preeminence it gives to hope. There is a radiant hopefulness in …

If There Is a God, Why Are There Atheists?

https://youtu.be/D1Vg-WvJ8uM In discussions with unbelievers, have you ever heard someone describe religion as a “crutch”? Many atheists say that people believe in God not because He exists but because faith makes life’s struggles easier to bear. In this message, Dr. Sproul turns the tables on this argument, exposing atheists’ vested interest in rejecting God.

Seven Faces of the Enemy

Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (May 2015) The letters to the seven churches in Revelation are focussed on important aspects of the ongoing struggle between the kingdom of God and the hostile kingdom of Satan. Disciples of Christ should be mindful of the major battle for control over their souls, and take the necessary …

Love the Lord your God with All Your Mind

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Thought for Today (24 Nov)

"The glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams."Isaiah 33:21 Broad rivers and streams produce fertility, and abundance in the land. Places near broad rivers are remarkable for the variety of their plants and their plentiful harvests. God is all this to his Church. Having God she has abundance. What …

John Preaches (Luke 3:7-18) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

True conversion necessarily brings forth the fruit of repentance. Today, R.C. Sproul continues his series in the gospel of Luke, expounding on John the Baptist’s hard words for the people of Israel when they came to be baptized by him. This sermon was preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla. https://youtu.be/QNBomAOp4XE

Christ and the Fear of Death

And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage Heb_2:15 We Face Death with CuriosityThere are two feelings which the thought of death has always kindled in the human breast, and the first of them is curiosity. Always in the presence of that veil through which sooner or later …

Israel’s Escape to Petra, the Mountain Stronghold

Prof. Johan Malan, University of the North, South Africa Petra, meaning “Rock” in Greek, is a deserted city south of the Dead Sea in Jordan. In antiquity it was known as Seir, metropolis of the Edomites. In later times, the Nabateans settled in the mountain stronghold of the dislodged Edomites and called their capital Petra. …

Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees

When we look into the gospels at the Pharisees and see the confrontations they had with Jesus, it is hard to find anything good about them. They did do some things right, but as men who spent so much time searching the Scriptures they failed to understand many of the most important matters of life …

Daily Wisdom (18 Nov)

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.2 Peter 3:18 Thoughts on Today's Verse... Where do you need to grow in your walk with the Lord? How about keeping the tandem targets of grace and knowledge together as your goal. …