Working Out Your Own Salvation

Working Out Your Own Salvation

Most Christians hope for God to do a great work through them, yet far too many miss the biblical truth that God must first work in us before He can work through us.  When teaching from Philippians 2:12-13, the late Warren Weirsbe once wrote, “Before God...
The Way

The Way

John 3:16 was one of the first verses I memorized as a new Christian: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son (Jesus) that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (NIV). While meditating on this short but very significant verse,...
“Will He Know Me?”

“Will He Know Me?”

Aaron, the brother of Moses, remained with the Israelites while his brother ascended the mountain to talk with God and receive the Ten Commandments. When Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people became impatient and said, Let us make gods, who...
Be Sure of Your Destination

Be Sure of Your Destination

My last blog was prefaced with a story about a horrendous accident within a block of our home in which a man lost his life due to a criminal, who was evading police. At that time, I reiterated the truth that we are not guaranteed tomorrow.  That truth was...
Two Choices

Two Choices

The book of Zechariah prophesied how the King of the Jews would come as the triumphant, victorious leader, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding...