Lord of All

Leonardo da Vinci took a friend to see and criticize his masterpiece, “The Last Supper.” Upon seeing the great work, the friend remarked, “The most striking thing in the picture is the cup!” The artist […]

Present with the Lord

Some doubt that Christians go to heaven when they die. They are unlike Paul. He was confident. Some think that only 144,000 will make that blessed shore. Paul knew of no such limits on God’s […]

Far Better

An old Scotch preacher had struggled all through his ministry to help those who were facing death. He had difficulty in this part of his ministry because he had never himself conquered the fear of […]

Searching the Scriptures

Paul commended the Bereans because they searched the Scriptures daily. The Bible deserves our daily attention because it is the verbally inspired Word of God. Some doubt this foundational fact; yet without a dependable Bible, […]

The Third Heaven

What is the “third heaven?” It is the abode of God. The first heaven is the atmospheric heaven that surrounds the earth. The second heaven is where the planets and stars are located. The third […]

A Prepared Place

Dr. Charles E. Fuller received the following letter from a listener to “The Old Fashioned Revival Hour.” “Next Sunday you are to talk about Heaven. I am interested in that land, because I have held […]

Joy in Heaven

A humble Moravian workman asked John Wesley before his conversion this searching question: “Do you hope to be saved?” “Yes, I do,” replied Wesley. “On what ground do you hope for salvation,” asked the Moravian. […]

Saved by Grace

Several young ladies were talking. “Don’t use that word ‘saved’ when you talk to me,” one said. It is strange that such a good word has come into disrepute. If a man is drowning, he […]

Names in Heaven

The disciples were delighted. They had returned from their preaching mission having experienced blessing and power. Luke describes it: “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us […]

Persecution

Some of the greatest advances for Christ have been made during times of persecution. In the first century as persecution increased, believers were forced to leave their homes and flee to other areas. As they […]

Surrender

When Stephen died the Church suffered a great loss, but God cares for His work and raises up others to replace those who are promoted to heaven. The work of Christ is never dependent on […]

The Standing Savior

Stephen was a first. He was one of the first deacons. He was the first person other than an apostle to be given power to perform miracles. And he was the first Christian martyr. Having […]