Discipline

Paul was like a man in training…ever prepared to give his best in the race. He understood that this demanded discipline…self-control. But he wanted the prize and counted all sacrifices worthwhile. Eternal rewards meant more […]

Perilous Times

Most students of the Bible do not have to be convinced that we are living in perilous times. The splitting of the atom has given man the power to bring about total destruction. In addition, […]

Therefore

When you find the word “therefore” in the Bible, it is a good idea to read the preceding verses and find out what it is there for. In the text above, this linking word reaches […]

Abounding Iniquity

Some expect the world to get better and better until the Kingdom of God is proclaimed on earth. Since this theory is without Biblical foundation, it will never see fulfillment. Instead, the world will continue […]

Stumbling Blocks

This chapter raises an interesting question of conduct. The Christians in Corinth were facing the issue of whether or not to eat meat that had been offered to heathen idols. There was nothing wrong with […]

Increased Knowledge

For centuries it seemed as if the world slumbered. Thousands of years passed without major changes in most areas of life. Paul and Columbus sailed in similar ships though their voyages were nearly fifteen hundred […]

The Purifying Hope

“What difference does it make if Jesus is going to return?” a minister asked. Sadly, he had missed one of the greatest incentives for holy living given in the Bible. The constant expectation of the […]

Take Wrong

Here is a forgotten verse. Few obey its teaching. But think of the conflicts that would be settled if a revival would bring this verse into daily experience. Lawsuits would be dropped. Feuds would be […]

Like Him

The child of God is accepted in the beloved, but may be rejected by his associates. He has come into earth’s greatest fellowship, but in doing so has become a riddle to his friends. He […]

Ashamed

When Shackleton was driven back in his attempt to reach the South Pole, he was forced to leave some men on Elephant Island, promising to come back for them. Time and again he tried, but […]

Dissolved

Most people spend their lives gathering trinkets, all of which will someday be dissolved. The God who formed every visible thing out of atoms will one day release them from their responsibility for a time […]

Source Of Comfort

Death is an enemy. The Bible calls it the last one that shall be destroyed. For Christians, however, the sting of death is removed. Heaven awaits the soul. Resurrection awaits the body. Rapture awaits all […]