The Sad End
God has forgiveness available for every sinner who sincerely repents, but sadly many can’t or won’t repent—Judas Iscariot was one. Matthew 27:1-10 provides the record of his miserable end. First, we see proof of Jesus’ More →
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God has forgiveness available for every sinner who sincerely repents, but sadly many can’t or won’t repent—Judas Iscariot was one. Matthew 27:1-10 provides the record of his miserable end. First, we see proof of Jesus’ More →
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In a world full of sin, suffering, and injustice, it seems as if God has been outscored by Satan. Victory appears to be an unlikely dream; but you can rest assured that God is gearing up for the greatest comeback More →
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Matthew 24:32-51 exhorts us to have the right attitude as we wait for the Lord’s return. The concept of “waiting” is like serving tables, being busy. First, recognize signs in God’s plan—“Now learn this parable More →
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After He declared the “woes”, revealing the wicked hearts of the people and their need for judgment, Jesus then proclaimed in Matthew 23:34-39 the suffering they were about to bring upon More →
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A person’s character is revealed when his motives are viewed for what they really are. The issue of Matthew 6:1-4 is motive for giving. Acts of worship are to be focused on God, not on gaining More →
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“We told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened.” Those were the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 3:4 to the new believers at Thessalonica. Affliction is a normal part of the Christian life. More →
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Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” God manifests His presence during the difficult times of life. As a believer, the question becomes: How has He matured you through those events? More →
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Are you ruling your spirit? Self-control is a sure mark of a strong character, while a lack of self-control is an evidence of weakness. The Bible demonstrates this truth very clearly when it says, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) More →
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“Anything less than God will let you down.” Those were the words of E. Stanley Jones, and how true they are. Anything less than God is not rooted in eternal power. Anything less than God has a built-in failure. More →
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What is the value of Bible study to you? The apostle Paul reminded Timothy of the reason he had such a mature faith in the Lord, “that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) More →
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