Wisdom, as we commonly think of it, is the ability to follow a sound course of action, based on knowledge and long experience. Wisdom, as used in the Proverbs, begins with reverence and awe for God, and leads to living life in accord with God’s plan.
This book reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.
All of us are familiar with people who are angry and bitter because of past offenses. Their relationships with others are in shambles because they refuse to forgive. Although many do not realize it, forgiving others is a beautiful gift you give yourself.
Why would God ever stoop to become a man? The answer? He loved us so much He wanted to make a way for us to be saved. Without the incarnation there could have been no perfect sacrifice for our sins and we would have been separated from God forever.
Have you been wronged by your friends or enemies? Are you miserable because of the wrongs that have not been made right? How much has God forgiven you?
Life is an aging process and for those who reach old age there are special challenges and blessings. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, describes life and old age well in the book of Ecclesiastes.
The central theme of the Book of Habakkuk is living by faith. Although the prophet lived in a land full of sins of every kind and prophesied judgement on those sins he found comfort in God.
In an era of politically active churches and religious organizations, Christians need to ask the question: “are church and state truly compatible?” There are intrinsic, irreconcilable differences, including its purpose, structure and method of control.
Clothing is a type of language. It announces social status/rank, a person's heroes, his convictions (or lack thereof). The Bible speaks to the issue of clothing, and to it we look for direction in our choices of appearance. What does your clothing tell observers about you?
Law: how should the Christian think about it? A careful look at moral law, God’s covenants with Noah and Abraham, the law He gave to Moses for the nation of Israel, and finally, the law of Christ. Several erroneous ideas about the Law are also addressed.
A look into Creator’s Book to explore the relationship between seeds planted and harvest gathered, the connection between decisions and consequences. They may be more important than you realize!
What is the devil: a friend, or an enemy? If he is an enemy, you do well to identify and avoid falling into his deceitful traps. In this sermon, six of his common subterfuges are exposed by the searchlight of God's Word for the falsehoods that they actually are. Protect yourself with Truth!
Is your Life like a Desert? Are you longing for something this world can't supply you? Be like the Samaritan Woman and Accept the Source of Living Water.