Very few things written in the Bible are described as being impossible. When the word “impossible” is used, it is generally in the context of nothing being impossible for God. Yet the writer of Hebrews declares that it is impossible to please God unless we are living by faith. The basis of our faith is…
Many Christians are trying to increase their own faith rather than relying on the faith that is a gift of God. Certainly we can develop our faith as we use it effectively. However, God’s faith is given to us through the work of redemption. It stands on its own as the ability of God to…
Do you realize what God has done for you? What do you think of when you think of yourself? If you see yourself as a miserable creature, undeserving of anything, you will not have confidence. On the other hand, if you see yourself as though you’ve never been a sinner, but as a child of…
The Bible is not like any other book. Because it is the living Word of God, it contains the truths and power that equip us to live as God intends for us to live. If you view the Bible as a collection of ancient stories, you are missing out on the most powerful faith builder…
When you were young, did you sneak around to open your Christmas presents before Christmas? All of us are thrilled and excited when we receive a gift. There is an eagerness and anticipation that fills our hearts when we know a gift is on its way. But the greatest gift of all is God’s gift…
Jesus stated that He was working, living and teaching, not by His own authority, but by the direction and authority of His Father in Heaven. If the very Son of God lived by that direction, why do we think we are able to go off on our own and still live a victorious Christian life?…
Paul learned an all important lesson, one we would do well to learn. Why do you think Paul had to ask three times to get a response? Well, first of all, look at how it says Paul pleaded. This shows you what Paul believed about his circumstances. They were more than he could imagine. His…
America is a culture that values self-reliance. We look up to “self-made” men and women and try to emulate them. And it is true that we should carry our own weight and do what we can. But in the spiritual realm, our best efforts fall short of what is needed. That’s where grace comes in….
We’ve already talked about the new nature God places within us when we become part of His family. Now I want you to see two more truths about this nature. First, it is a divine nature—God’s nature—that we have received. Second, we already have all of that nature. While it is true that we grow…
When a craftsman is fully trained and ready to go out into business on his own, he produces a master work to serve as a demonstration of his skill and ability. This work will be carefully inspected to insure that its creator was up to the task. That is the description God gives of His…