“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7).

v “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7).“He was laid in a manger because there was no room in the inn. How solemnly this brings out the world’s estimate of the Christ of God. There was no appreciation of His amazing condescension. He was not wanted. It is so still. There is no room for Him in the schools, in society, in the business world, among the great throngs of pleasure seekers, in the political realm, …

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ETERNALLY SECURE IN CHRIST JESUS

ETERNALLY SECURE IN CHRIST JESUSIt’s easy for the “you can lose your salvation” folks to sit there and criticize the “Once Saved Always Saved (OSAS)” folks. They say that if so and so isn’t doing this, or so and so isn’t doing that, they will lose their salvation.I would like to give these folks a reality check. Many people who claim to be Christians have never endeavored to seriously study God’s word. I know people from both camps who claim to be saved and know very little in regards to God’s word. You cannot please God and be in fellowship …

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Knowing the story behind this painting has made it one of my favorite nativity paintings of all time.

Frances Rose Robbins  Knowing the story behind this painting has made it one of my favorite nativity paintings of all time. If you read nothing else today, read the words I’ve added below from the artist, Jenedy Paige. I promise her words and perspective will touch your heart. “A few years ago, I began to feel that I should attempt a Nativity painting. This of course was a very daunting idea, but I figured the best place to start was with research. I began with Luke 2:7,“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and …

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The Innkeeper( Do You Have Time For God This Christmas?)

 Dr. Mike MurphyDecember 18,2020 “I just do not have time for all this!  With all the people pouring into this town, I have to make the most of each minute.  I have to strike while the iron is hot.  It would just not be good business to do otherwise.  This census has brought me an opportunity that I may never see again.  Every inch of space in this town is needed right now, and I can get whatever price I want for the space I have.  Now is not the time for me to be giving out free rooms!  Not …

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Pentwater Bible Church Christmas Message II

Rumble — WITHOUT THE FALL THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE REDEEMER; OUR LORD JESUS The critics of the book of Genesis have been trying to deny the need for a Messiah and therefore cripple the New Testament facts of His birth. This is just another attack by Satan to draw those who would become […]