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Hoekstra: God Working in Us unto Obedience

Posted on June 8, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13) The lordship of Jesus makes disobedience unacceptable. “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). […]

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This Monday, We Are Giving Away Two Free Gifts. Here’s How to Get Yours.

Posted on June 5, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

On Monday, June 8, we are giving away two free ebooks by classic Puritan author Thomas Goodwin. Christ Set Forth, originally published in 1642, addresses our sin and God’s sovereign grace through an exposition of Romans 8:34. The Heart of Christ in Heaven Towards Sinners on Earth, published in 1651, considers Christ’s tender affections and […]

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Andrew Murray: Impossible with Man but Possible with God

Posted on June 1, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” (Luke 18:27 KJV) Christ had said to the rich young ruler, “Sell all that you have… and come, follow me.” The young man, distressed, went away sorrowful. Christ then turned to the disciples, and said: “How difficult it is for those […]

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David Guzik on Considering the Cost and the Worth of the Call to Ministry

Posted on June 1, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Several weeks ago, David Guzik visited us at the Blue Letter Bible offices. He was kind enough to sit down with us and record a collection of short videos covering a range of helpful topics for those serving in ministry.

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Spurgeon: “What a God is He to hear the prayers of those who come to Him”

Posted on May 26, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

The following is adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s class devotional Morning and Evening. “Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer.” (Psalm 66:20) In looking back upon the character of our prayers, if we do it honestly, we shall be filled with wonder that God has ever answered them.

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David Guzik on the Younger Generation Serving in Ministry

Posted on May 21, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Several weeks ago, David Guzik visited us at the Blue Letter Bible offices. He was kind enough to sit down with us and record a collection of short videos covering a range of helpful topics for those serving in ministry. In today’s video, Guzik answers the question, “What are your thoughts on the younger generation […]

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Reaching the War-Torn Regions of South Sudan

Posted on May 15, 2015 Posted by Jim Milligan

Lying in a hospital bed with doctors telling me that I was dying and there was nothing they could do, I found myself praying: “God, was it all worth it?” His answer, “Yes.” Nothing is hopeless for the true believer; when all is said and done, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” […]

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You Can Fear God or You Can Fear Man

Posted on May 13, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

You have two options when you’re faced with opposition: fear God or fear man. Nehemiah faced with choice when the wall around Jerusalem was finally completed, reconstructed after 52 days of hard labor. For those unfamiliar with the story, Nehemiah chapters 1 through 6 follows the story of a man named Nehemiah. Nehemiah was appointed […]

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David Guzik on the Biggest Challenges Facing the Church Today

Posted on May 11, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

Several weeks ago, David Guzik visited us at the Blue Letter Bible offices. He was kind enough to sit down with us and record a collection of short videos covering a range of helpful topics for those serving in ministry. In today’s video, Guzik answers the question, “What are the greatest challenges facing the church […]

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Whitefield: “May you have no rest in your souls till you rest in Christ!”

Posted on May 8, 2015 Posted by Blue Letter Bible

(Adapted from the classic sermon by George Whitefield, The Method of Grace) Do you want peace with God? Away, then, to God through Jesus Christ, who has purchased peace. The Lord Jesus has shed his heart’s blood for this. He died for this. He rose again for this. He ascended into the highest heaven, and […]

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