The Church
“Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God” (Ps. 87:3). “City of God” is one of many biblical metaphors for the church. It expresses the safety of this…
Your Appointment with Death!
There is an old legend about a rich merchant in Baghdad who sent his servant to the market. While he was at the market place, he was jostled by someone…
Christ’s Coming in Glory
The early Christian confession called the Nicene Creed states, as a core tenet of the church’s faith, that Jesus Christ “will come again in glory to judge the living and…
Worship by the Word
What is worship? The earliest mention of public worship is found in Genesis 4:26, in the days of Seth and Enos: “Then began men to call upon the name of…
Pray for Cuba
Prayer Items: Ask God to provide wisdom to Cuba's church leaders, specifically requesting that they will exemplify grace toward all governmental authorities while remaining bold in their presentation of the…
The Offices of Christ
Christ undertook His office, or station, in order to obtain salvation for His people (1 Tim. 1:15). Both the calling and the components of His office are worthy to be…
Regeneration
Few words in the Greek New Testament are more important than palingenesia, meaning “new birth, renewal, restoration, or regeneration.” It is a comprehensive term for the work of the Holy…
Is Your Soul Prospering?
"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." — 3 John 1:2 (NASB) Gaius, to whom these words…