Foundation of Faith – Page 56

Fire of God

May 10, 2018

Trial by fire reveals all. When gold is tested for its authenticity, it is placed into fire. Even the value of diamonds may be qualified by fire. In 1 Corinthians 3:13, Paul says […]

“Do you really believe that?” an acquaintance asked me after I stated that obedience was the most important principle in raising children. “I have a totally different opinion,” he said. “I would prefer that my […]

The Abandoned Savior

April 6, 2018

“Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.” […]

The Lord’s Prayer (Part 12): Temptations

April 5, 2018

Jesus taught us to pray: “And do not lead us into temptation” (Matthew 6:13). Let us consider how Jesus Himself dealt with temptation as recorded in Matthew 4:1-11. The Temptations of Jesus “Then Jesus was […]

The Ordinances of the New Testament

April 3, 2018

The ordinances of the New Testament include Baptism, Communion, and Foot Washing. The Lord Jesus established them shortly before His ascension and He left them for His Church to follow. He said the following words […]

Christ is Risen—He is Your Hope

April 1, 2018

“[The angels] said to them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!’” (Luke 24:5-6) Easter is here again. It is a day of remembrance of a […]

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

April 1, 2018

This biblical text serves as a wonderful testimony of the Apostle Paul. He is testifying that he is not the only one who believes this, but also the entire community of the first Christian church, […]

Deceived

March 23, 2018

Indeed, she did not think that it was possible for it all to be an illusion, a lie, and a deception. And yet, in the entire situation only one single word was true. Unfortunately this […]

Is Infant Baptism Biblical?

March 20, 2018

A German pastor of the Evangelical Church wrote a treatise in 2003 entitled “Biblical Baptism – Infant Baptism or Baptism of Conversion” and introduced it with the musing words: “Baptism is a hotly disputed topic […]

The Lord’s Prayer (Part 11): Temptation

March 18, 2018

Jesus teaches us to pray: “And do not lead us into temptation.” What do those words imply? They indicate to us that God has the final say. He can control how much temptation is allowed […]