Forgiveness is so important for the believer in Jesus Christ. When someone mistreats us or sins against us, we have the hardest time forgiving him, let alone forgetting as God does (1). “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins” (I John 1:9b). Then, why should we not...

Selfishness is an enemy that robs us from being servants unto God. Many people are servants today, but not unto the Lord. “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the...

It is very interesting how a pearl is formed. It starts as a grain of sand in a foreign place – the oyster. The oyster takes this piece of irritating sand and transforms it into a pearl. Thinking of this, we go to the parable of the pearl of grace...

II Corinthians 13:14 describes the blessings from God that are always present. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” The Word of God reveals the thoughts of God, concerning all aspects of human life....

Many believers are well acquainted with the principle of biblical edification. When we think of edification, we begin to ponder on those things that build up our souls, thoughts that impart positive incentive for the maturation of the saints. There is also contained in the Scriptures, along with the command...

In I Thessalonians 3:12, Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian converts was that the Lord would cause them to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men. The basis of our love for one another in the Body of Christ is our mutual union with Him by...

Perhaps there is only one power on the earth that can even remotely be compared to the saving power of God, and that is His ability to keep and preserve the believer. With so much discussion and debate surrounding the believer’s preservation, it is most assuring to hear God’s final...

It is selfish to overlook what God has given to us. People take many things for granted. They do not realize that when God is in something, it is sacred. A place can become sacred as well as a relationship. How do we get to the place where all things...

Emotions are a part of every man and woman, and they play a legitimate role in life. The emotions cannot think; however, they are intended to appreciate and respond to truth and the eternal plan of God to save souls. There will always be negative and positive environmental stimuli to...

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12, NIV). Believers would be surprised at the spiritual activity that goes on behind the...