“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). The Word of God declares that the Church of Jesus Christ is glorious. Despite its faults, and … Continue reading A Chosen Generation
The Dark Side of Providence
“And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. 18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? Art thou … Continue reading The Dark Side of Providence
On the Third Day, Jesus Arose
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Cor. 15:3, 4). Anyone who listens to talk radio, or the major … Continue reading On the Third Day, Jesus Arose
Glory and Grace
“So, he [Elijah], arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. 11 And as she was going … Continue reading Glory and Grace
What Does Guilt Do for You?
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines guilt as “the fact of having committed a breach of conduct violating law and involving a penalty.” This definition serves well the Biblical concept of sin, which is a transgression of the Law of God. The uniting of sin and guilt means that individuals are responsible before God for their actions. … Continue reading What Does Guilt Do for You?
Faith on Trial
“Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. 4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. 5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord: for he … Continue reading Faith on Trial
Better Blessings Are Waiting
“And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, 9 Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow … Continue reading Better Blessings Are Waiting
