The Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21 The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word biblos for “book” or “record” (Mt. 1:1). It is a compilation of 66 books written by about 40 different authors scattered across many countries during a period of 1,500 years. The story of how this remarkable book came… Read More »
What is Sin
Think about this definition as found in the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: “Sin is any attitude of indifference, unbelief, or disobedience to the will of God… whether this attitude expresses itself in thoughts, words, deeds, or settled dispositions and conduct.” I like this definition because it stresses the idea that sinfulness is not simply incorrect… Read More »
The Existence of Satan
The Existence of Satan Text: Revelation 12:7-12 Just as the Bible presumes the existence of God (Gen. 1:1), it also presumes the existence of God’s archenemy—Satan (Gen. 3:1). The devil, however, is not just the enemy of God, he is the enemy of all of mankind. The Revelation of John describes him as, “the accuser… Read More »
The Nature of Adam and Eve
The Nature of Adam and Eve Text: Genesis 3:1-24 It is clear from the account in Genesis that man was created without sin (Genesis 1:31), and that by his own choice sin and death entered the world (Romans 5:12). Since holiness is necessary for man to fellowship with God (Hebrews 12:10, 14), and Adam and… Read More »
What Is Man?
What Is Man? Text: Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7 Long ago Job asked, “What is man that you make so much of him, that you give him so much attention” (Job 7:17). Men of all ages have explored and meditated on this question. It is one of the fundamental questions of life. This is a question that… Read More »
One God
One God There is one God. There is only one God. This doctrine is central to the Bible message; for both the Old Testament and the New Testament teach it plainly and emphatically. The belief in only one God is called monotheism, which comes from two Greek words: monos, meaning alone, single, one; and theos,… Read More »
The Existence of God
THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Text: Exodus 3:13-15 The writers of both the Old and New Testaments never attempted to prove or argue for the existence of God. Everywhere and at all times in Scripture, it is taken as fact that there is a God and He is active in the affair of men. Genesis… Read More »
Spiritual Transformation
A. Spiritual transformation is a “daily” activity (2 Cor. 4:16). 1. While a “decision” to repent is where spiritual renewal begins, it is the “process” of daily walking with God that brings about the desired results (Acts 3:19). 2. Since the Christian is the “temple” of God today (1 Cor. 3:16), Old Testament temple worship… Read More »
Building On A Solid Foundation
Building On A Solid Foundation (Text: 1 Peter 2:4-8; Ephesians 2:19-20) Becoming A Child Of God A good life begins with a godly life. God created us to be in fellowship with Him. Unfortunately, our sins have alienated us from God. At Calvary, Jesus provided us access back to the Father through obedience to the… Read More »
Do What You Can Do!
Posted on the wall of a fitness center were the words of the great basketball coaching legend, John Wooden, who said, “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” The implications are obvious when applied to physical fitness. Should I let the fact that I cannot walk on the treadmill for… Read More »