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“Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) Holy living and sound teaching must go together if anyone wants to be a blessing. This is why … READ MORE
Let us stop and consider the merciful nature of God, in having written us a Bible at all. Ah! He might have left us without it, to grope our dark way, as blind men seek the wall. God may be seen in the stars. His name is written in gilt letters on … READ MORE
Have you ever had someone walk in on a conversation and totally misinterpret what you said? “That’s not what I meant,” you try to defend yourself, and your conversation partner agrees because they’ve been listening all along. But the person who … READ MORE
“Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Christ gives an exhortation to everyone—high and low, rich and poor, one with another—to come unto him that you may have rest. … READ MORE
According to a nation-wide study released by the American Bible Society (2014), almost half of all Americans do not trust the accuracy of the Bible. Many wonder: Does it have errors in it? Was it tampered with? What should I say to those who question … READ MORE
Last week, we concluded our blog series on the attributes of God. If you haven't gotten the chance to read through them, then please do. Few topics of study can spur one's admiration and affection for God than the study of His divine attributes. … READ MORE
George Whitefield (1714-1770) is known to some as the greatest English preacher ever to live, yet he is largely unknown today. This likely would have been his desire, as was his favorite expression, “Let the name of George Whitefield perish, so … READ MORE
This is the last post in our series on the attributes of God. When we speak of God’s attributes, we are talking about those characteristics that help us to understand who He truly is. One of these attributes is “gracious.” … READ MORE
This is a continuation of a series on the attributes of God. When we speak of God’s attributes, we are talking about those characteristics that help us to understand who He truly is. One of these attributes is “omnipresent.” … READ MORE
This is a continuation of a series on the attributes of God. When we speak of God’s attributes, we are talking about those characteristics that help us to understand who He truly is. One of these attributes is “mercy.” … READ MORE