The Apostle Paul, in discussing the resurrection of the dead, came to the simple and valid conclusion: “If there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen” (1 Cor. 15:13). But the Apostle does not stop here. … Continue reading →

What joy and fellowship there is in gatherings where the newly-saved are present! In the spiritual realm, as well as in the physical, everyone loves a baby! But the joy that fills the hearts of loving parents is turned to … Continue reading →

“If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord” (1 Cor. 14:37). Many Christians have a fuzzy idea that when Christ ascended up … Continue reading →

To the true Christian one of the most wonderful passages in the Bible is Eph. 2:7, where we read of God’s purpose, “That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness … Continue reading →

In order to review the text for a message I was preparing, I opened my Bible to a familiar passage in Acts chapter 10. In my pastoral ministry I had been preaching through the Book of Acts, so the story … Continue reading →

“Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread…And when Jesus knew it, He saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread?…When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye … Continue reading →

How blessed it is to be included in the “US” of this wonderful and most gracious promise. Herein is the guarantee of “all things” to the receiver. The receiver is the believer. The “all things” are added to the Great … Continue reading →

The gospel of salvation is revealed in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. This is the the passage that clearly defines the gospel by which people can be saved today. The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ are verifiable, uncompromised, rock-solid facts that … Continue reading →

Galatians 5:1. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. I Corinthians 15:58. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work … Continue reading →

“Joe Gutierrez tells five stories from his 42 years as a steelworker in the book, The Heat: Steelworkers’ Lives and Legends. In one story, called ‘Snow Danced in August,’ he describes a scene of silvery dust flakes that frequently floated … Continue reading →

When I recently arrived to pick up our two-and- a-half-year-old twin granddaughters, I got quite the welcome. They called my name, gave me a big unsolicited hug, and sat on my lap. Then they took Grandpa by the hand and … Continue reading →

It has been a rich blessing to have a number of wonderful saints become close friends. When the wife of one close couple had a life-saving kidney transplant in Nashville, I traveled from Rapid City, South Dakota, to be with … Continue reading →

When I was a youngster, my parents told me stories about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy. I believed them implicitly because they were my authority figures that I believed would always act with complete honesty and … Continue reading →

This author’s father was proud to be a farmer. On many occasions he told me, “Farmers are the most important people in the world. Without farmers, the world would starve to death.” There is some truth to his concept. Many … Continue reading →

It has been my lot in life to minister to a number of believers, who have a clear testimony of salvation and who also have strong anti-government sentiments. They speak often of governmental conspiracies. One of these believers specified that … Continue reading →

“A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four … Continue reading →

Do you think the anointing of Jesus in John 12 by Mary is the same one mentioned in Matthew 26? “There came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on His head…” … Continue reading →

Something unexpected happened as the Lord was preaching the Word in a crowded house in Capernaum (Mark. 2:2). There was noise above them. People on the roof began digging out the topcoat of clay, removing and tearing away clay tiles, … Continue reading →

“Many people believe that Saul, after his vision on the road to Damascus, began to preach Body truth. But in Galatians 1:23 the Scriptures clearly state that Saul now preached the faith which he once destroyed (Peter’s message).” As we … Continue reading →

Robert Gorham Davis was a professor of English at Columbia University. After his retirement he spent his energies writing letters to the New York Times Editorial Section. He wrote many letters, usually prompted by any favorable mention of Christian truth. … Continue reading →

“Is 1 Peter 4:5-6 Jesus telling the lost at the Great White Throne why they are condemned?” “Who shall give account to Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel … Continue reading →

The following article is an excerpt from Pastor John Fredericksen’s book, “Growing in God’s Grace.” God never intended for only pastors or missionaries to be “in the ministry.” All believers can have a meaningful ministry. As members of the Body … Continue reading →

“In the opening pages of his autobiography, ‘An American Life,’ Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My … Continue reading →