Written to Strangers, 1 Pet 1:1-9
Peter wrote to “strangers” in Asia. Paul couldn’t go there [Acts 16:6-7] but Peter did. Some of these people might have heard Peter preach in Acts 2. See Acts 2:9. He calls them “strangers” because when we get saved, we are “a peculiar people,” [1 Pet 2:9], “which were not a people, but are now […]
Christ Rose From the Dead, 1 Cor 15:3-22
According to 1 Cor 15:3-22, we know that Christ rose from the dead because of the prophecy of scripture [Acts 2:25-32; Ps 16:8-11] and because of the testimony of his eyewitnesses. John even saw him in heaven and recorded what he saw in the Book of Revelation. In spite of all this evidence, there […]
Waiting on God
Waiting on God Jer.14:22 Waiting on God is probably the hardest thing for a Christian to do. We live in a Now, now, now world. Everything is instant, everything must be fast. Computers, phones, etc. are fast today and need to be faster. When we need direction or help from God, we want it NOW, […]
Charity Never Faileth 1 Cor 13:8-13
Charity Never Faileth 1 Cor. 13:8-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Cor 13:8 begins with “Charity never faileth.” To fail is to “fade or die away or to stop functioning.” Charity never stops functioning. It will be here for eternity. By contrast: Prophecies shall “fail.” Eventually, all prophecy will be fulfilled. There are many unfulfilled prophecies […]
The Kingdom of God is Within You Lk 17:20-21
The Kingdom of God is Within You Luke 17: 20-21CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you trust Jesus Christ to save you, you are born again. When you are born again, you enter the Kingdom of God [Jn 3:3-7]. This kingdom is within you [Lk 17:20-21]. Phil 2:12-13 God is working inside of you and he […]
The Right Response to Afflictions 1 Pet 5:5-10
The Right Response to Afflictions 1 Peter 5:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many of us are going through or have gone through afflictions. Notice in 1 Pet 5:9 the mention of the afflictions that are accomplished in your brethren. In 1 Pet 5:5-10 we find the right response to afflictions. Humble yourself – 1 Pet 5:6 […]
The Word of Truth, Col 1:1-8
Colossians 1:1-8 The Word of Truth CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first three verses, Paul typically cites his apostleship and work with Timothy and tells us who his letter is addressed to – to the saints in Colossae he grants grace, peace, thanksgiving, and prayer. Then he goes into a list of things in the […]
What God wants you to lay up for the future? Gen. 41:46-48
What God wants you to lay up for the future? Gen. 41 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God told Joseph to lay up for the future bad years to come. We all know the story how it worked out in a way to save the nation of Israel. There are things that God wants you to lay up […]
When Trouble Comes Ps. 146:1-10
When Trouble Comes Ps. 146:1-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In your life, you are going to face trouble and problems. Things are going to be tough from time to time. You might be oppressed, hungry, imprisoned, blind, bowed down, orphaned, widowed or alone [stranger]. What are you to do when you find yourself in this kind […]
Abundant Hope Rom. 15:13
Abundant Hope Rom. 15:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO With our abundant life in Christ we are also given abundant hope. This is not a hope that is based on a chance. This is hope established on the words of God. We have abundant hope: In eternal life – Titus 1:2 – eternal life has been promised […]