Feb 25, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, Philippians
In Paul’s final greetings to the church in Philippi, we are challenged to consider some things about the nature of the Gospel and the power of prayer: Greet every Saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you,...
Jan 19, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible
The Jewish Christians in the Hellenistic city of Philadelphia endured severe persecution at the hands of their own friends, neighbors, and family members. The Lord addressed these embattled believers in Revelation 3: I know your works. Behold, I have set before you...
Jan 14, 2015 | Christian Living, Family, The Bible
Imagine how you would feel if your closest friends and family members told you that you’d betrayed your heritage, and that you were no longer the beloved elect of God. It would be very difficult to hear the people you love most say to you, “If you persist in...
Aug 6, 2014 | Christian Living, Philippians, The Bible
We live in a world today where there is increasing pressure upon the church. We can give God thanks for the enormous freedoms that we have in the United States. We’ve been an island of freedom for over 200 years, but make no mistake, there are many places in the world...
Mar 17, 2014 | Church History
Our Lord told his disciples in Matthew 10 that one day they would be hauled before kings and governors for His name’s sake: But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say. (Matthew...