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News spread rapidly this week about the passing of my dear friend and Christian mentor, Elisabeth Elliot Gren. Elisabeth often encouraged her listeners with these words: “Remember, you are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are the … READ MORE
This post was adapted from F.E. Marsh's article entitled "Born of God" from his book Five Hundred Bible Readings. Seven marks of the new creature who is born of God What is the evidence that we are "born of God?" This question is answered in John's … READ MORE
Then, again, permit me to say, how are you to prove your love to Christ or to his church if you refuse to pray for men? “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren” (1 John 3:14 KJV). … READ MORE
"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,' … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
"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 … READ MORE
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. … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE
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 … READ MORE