At one point during His earthly ministry, Jesus asked a rhetorical question. “When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). There are many Christians who believe the answer to be, “No. The Lord will not find faith on the earth.” One reason for this dark and pessimistic view … Continue reading There is Hope in the World for a Better Tomorrow
Lord of the Sabbath Day
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW 12:1-8 (Read 1 Samuel 21:1-6) 1 At that time Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the corn [grainfield]; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. Deut. 23:25 There is a close association to the events of Matthew 11 and the … Continue reading Lord of the Sabbath Day
Needed: A Better View of King Jesus and His Kingdom
For many years I have been blessed by God to have been exposed to the doctrinal teachings of great men, whom I esteem highly in the Lord. Dr. S. Lewis Johnson Jr (Sept 13, 1915 – Jan 28, 2004), a former professor of Dallas Seminary, holds a special place in my heart, for he was … Continue reading Needed: A Better View of King Jesus and His Kingdom
The First Christmas Eve
From Christian History Magazine comes this narrative of the first Christmas Eve service. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (c. 1181 – October 3, 1226), the joyous founder of the Franciscans, was nearing the end of his life, but he proved to be still capable of surprises. One of them occurred on this day, 24 December, 1223. Giovanni … Continue reading The First Christmas Eve
The Importance of God’s Word
“And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying” (1 Kings 17:2). In the book of James, we read about the prophet Elijah and the power of his prayers. “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not on … Continue reading The Importance of God’s Word
The Glory of God is Coming
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word” (1 Kings 17:1). The Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:12 that Christians "wrestle not against flesh … Continue reading The Glory of God is Coming
The Messianic Secret
AN EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW 12:15-21 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; Jesus knew the Pharisees were out to take His life. How Jesus knew is unclear. It is possible Jesus knew because He was omniscient. It is possible He knew … Continue reading The Messianic Secret
