Foundation of Faith
The Prayer of a Mother
During one of my regular visits to prison, I once entered the cell of a young convict. My first discussion with him seemed an utter failure, and as I left after ending the visit with […]
Foundation of Faith
Foundation of Faith
The Holy Spirit
In the New Testament, there are many verses which give us insight concerning the Holy Spirit. Scripture says more about the Holy Spirit than many theologians cover in their expositions. Perhaps it is because Christology […]
Foundation of Faith
Why Do We Need Sanctification?
The doctrine regarding sanctification is an essential part of the Holy Scriptures and deals with the entire salvation of man. Sanctification is so important that we find many foreshadows in the Old Testament which help […]
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Labored in Vain?
“Then I said, ‘I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, and my work with my God.’” Isaiah 49:4 […]
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Letting Go – in Theory and Actuality
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NLT) Over the years, I have often talked about worries, dedicating several sermons to the topic and encouraging many […]
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Memorial Stones
After wandering in the desert forty years, Israel finally approached the boundary to the Promised Land. Anticipation was high among the people of Israel since they had been told by Joshua of the bountiful land […]
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Jesus Lives!
“Because I live, you will live also.” (John 14:19) In this passage, Jesus is speaking about resurrection and immortality. Because Jesus lives, we as Christians, as children of God, can go through life as new […]
Foundation of Faith
Jesus on the Cross
Imagine if we had been there and seen Jesus on the cross – to which group of people would we belong? – Many saw it and yet did not have the right view. Do we […]
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The Reconciling Blood
The great Nile flows calmly and peacefully through Egypt. It is night. The bright moon sends its silver light across the land and reflects itself in the waters of the river. Everything is quiet. The […]
Foundation of Faith
Salvation Through Christ
Christ “gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.” Titus 2:14 These words relay one of the most […]