Month: October 2017
The hope which is laid up for you in heaven.”—Colossians 1:5.
OUR hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy here. It will animate our hearts to think often of heaven, for all that we can desire is promised there. Here we are weary and toilworn, but yonder is the land of rest where the sweat of labour shall no more bedew the worker’s brow, and fatigue shall be for ever banished. To those who are weary and spent, the word “rest” is full of heaven. We are always in the field of battle; we are so tempted within, and so molested by foes …
Jesus Christ, the Seeking Savior
John 3:16-17 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. In this busy and impersonal high-tech world, it seems easier than ever to ignore Jesus Christ. We are led to believe that every challenge can be met quickly and self-sufficiently, often through some online resource. After all, if we want to keep our eyes on the future, why seek …
CAUGHT IN THE STORM
Have you ever been caught in a storm? Stormy weather can cause some very intense feelings and reactions in us. Stormy Weather Can Cause Fear. In Matthew 14:22-33 is the story of Peter walking on the water. To set the scene, a storm came up while the disciples were in a ship and they were afraid when they saw Jesus walking on the water toward them. Jesus told them Who He was and then Peter, one of the disciples walked on the water too–well, at first. When Peter looked around and saw the storm, he was afraid. Maybe you are …
WHY DID MESSIAH HAVE TO DIE? … by Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum
TABLE OF CONTENTS Each item is linked for your convenience INTRODUCTION I. ACCORDING TO THE OLD TESTAMENT II. ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT CONCLUSION III. JEWISH OBJECTIONS TO JESUS A. What Kind of God Do You Have? B. Jesus Did Not Bring Peace C. Theological Objections RECOMMENDED READING * The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. ~ Matthew 1:1 ~ INTRODUCTION Since the whole concept of a dying Messiah is so foreign to modern Judaism, although it was once a part of Judaism, there is a question that must be answered: “Why did …
FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY TO ISRAEL Part I
GOD’S FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY TO ISRAEL SINCE THE TIME OF CHRIST By Thomas S. McCall Th.D. We often hear of Bible prophecy as it relates to the First and Second Coming of Christ, which is very important, but there is much more Bible prophecy concerning what the Lord is doing between the two Advents of Jesus during the Church Age. These prophecies specifically pertain to God’s ancient covenant people, Israel, and His new covenant people, the Church. This article explains God’s preservation of, and promises to the Jewish people throughout the Church Age, in preparation for the ultimate restoration of Israel …
Watching God Work
Psalm 66 Praise for God’s mighty deeds and for his answer to prayer. For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm. 66 Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth: 2 Sing forth the glory of his name: Make his praise glorious. 3 Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies [a]submit themselves unto thee. 4 All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. Selah 5 Come, and see the works of God; He is terrible in his doing toward the …
“Follow Me and live beyond the grave where pain cannot travel to and death cannot exist.
Jesus refused to close His ears or His eyes to the cries of a world in pain, loneliness, despair, disease, and imminent death.So, He came to us and became pain for us on a cross. Driven by love, His outstretched arms on the cross were the universal symbol of an invitation for a loving embrace. His cross says, “I’m here.I heard your cry and I saw your pain. My love will make you complete. Believe.” His empty tomb says, “Follow Me and live beyond the grave where pain cannot travel to and death cannot exist. Watch this video on …
God’s Presence in Suffering
God’s Presence in Suffering Job 2:11–13 Job’s Three Friends Share His Anguish 11 When three of Job’s friends heard of the tragedy he had suffered, they got together and traveled from their homes to comfort and console him. Their names were Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. 12 When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him. Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief. 13 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a …
Learning Christ
But you have not so learned Christ; If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus. (Eph. 4:20-21) Some professing Christians are like walking encyclopedias of the Bible. They practically have it memorized. Yes, it is great to know scripture. But some of those same folks are, “ever learning, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (II Tim. 3:7) It is possible to learn all of the doctrines about Jesus Christ right from the Bible, but to never LEARN CHRIST. Do we realize that Satan knows …