There comes a time when we must speak up and speak out. Failure to do so is a denial of who we are and what we believe. The New Testament Christians had a kind of boldness that betrayed normal human demeanor. They were emboldened to confront systemic … [Read more]
758. Hebrews 12-13: Grace: The Author and Perfecter of Faith
In our final program of our Hebrews series, the writer takes the last couple chapters to exhort and encourage believers to live in grace and allow it to be our motivation and teacher. He finishes with the good news of: “Grace be with you all.” A big … [Read more]
The greatest grace preacher you’ve never heard of
D. L. Moody, the great American evangelist, told millions of people about the love of God. But who told him? It was this guy… Henry Moorhouse may be the most prolific grace preacher you’ve never heard of. Born in Manchester in the UK in 1840, the … [Read more]
757. Hebrews 11: Past Giants of Faith Didn’t Receive What Was Promised
Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the faith chapter, or the hall of faith. The writer lists a bunch of people from the Old Testament who had performed great acts of faith—many who had never been under the law of Moses. We see a diverse group with … [Read more]
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Am I my brother’s keeper? A very famous line and one that is so appropriate for today in the light of the recent murders of African American men. Am I my brother’s keeper? While I would love to think that I have mastered being my … [Read more]
Why are there no great Christian movies?
I recently turned 50, and to mark the occasion I ranked my all time top 50 movies. Every guy has a list of his favorite five or ten movies. I wanted to go all the way to 50 baby! It turned out to be a worthy challenge because there are so many great … [Read more]
756. Sins Forgiven and Taken Away (Unless You Sin?) Hebrews 10:26 – Part 2
There’s just something about those numbered Bible verses that seems to cause people to hone in on them and miss the surrounding context. One of these that we get asked about frequently is Hebrews 10:26-27. Christians who have been gifted with the … [Read more]
What does it mean to have an ear to hear?
At the end of the Bible we find letters from Jesus to seven churches. At the end of each letter, he says this: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (see Rev. 2:7a). We like to think that we have heard Jesus. But how … [Read more]
The Real Spiritual Forces of Evil.
Fighting against “demons” the spiritual forces of darkness? 1 Corinthians 15:50 I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh … More … [Read more]
10 keys to unlock Revelation.
A very simple way of understanding the book of Revelation. Here are 10 simple keys. The New Testament is about … More … [Read more]
Practical Partnership in the Kingdom
For our future success, we must realize that we can’t do anything about our past, but we can do something about our future. Paul said: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. …For we are labourers together with God: ye are … [Read more]
755. “But What About Hebrews 10:26!” (Sinning Willfully and No Longer a Sacrifice for Sins)
“For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins …”The problem with looking at a few Bible verses by themselves is that context gets lost and it can cause unnecessary fear and … [Read more]
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