Life here on earth is a battleground for the Christian. We face three bitter enemies—the world, the flesh, and the devil. Only through the power of God can we overcome these giants.
In our day there is a babel of confusing voices all around us. Many times the teachings presented are conflicting and bewildering and truth seems elusive. Can we sort out what comes from God and what is from the devil? Are there any standards to go by?
Timothy was Paul's close friend and associate in the ministry of spreading the gospel. He is a beautiful example of genuine care for others and loyalty to God's Word.
The Bible teaches that there are two kinds of wisdom. There is a worldly, carnal wisdom—and a helpful, spiritual wisdom. By observing a person's life it will soon be obvious which kind of wisdom they are living by.
Genuine faith will produce action. Good works can never save us, we need faith; but saving faith will produce works. Will someone believe that you love them because you told them you do if you never treat them kindly?
Worry is an almost universal illness. There is a never ending stream of things that can be worried about yet doing so never fixes anything. If you want to be free from the curse of worry learn to trust Jesus. He is the only source of true peace.
The epitaph of all generations is: He was born; he lived; he died. One day your heart will forget to beat and the hearse will be at your door. Will you be ready?
When the Holy Spirit quietly moves in the heart of a repentant sinner and changes him into a son of God we call it the new birth. It is a marvelous work of grace that humanly cannot be explained but that must take place if you want to reach Heaven.