Matthew 6:13 NIVAnd lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. We have thought of the attack of temptation; let us now assemble our defences against temptation. (i) There is the simple defense of self-respect. When Nehemiah’s life was in danger, it was suggested that he should quit his work and… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Defense Against Temptation ( Matthew 6:13 Continued)
Month: November 2022
Who was Lydia in the Bible?
Lydia was known as the first convert to the Christian faith in Europe, in the colonial Roman city of Philippi (Acts 16:11-15), during Apostol Paul’s second missionary journey. Lydia was from the city of Thyatira, a city in the western province of Lydia in Asia Mino. Her name originally might have been the designation of… Continue reading Who was Lydia in the Bible?
The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1
Galatians 5:16–26 We want to come back to Galatians chapter 5, Galatians chapter 5 for another look at walking by the Spirit, walking by the Spirit. We’ve slowed down a little bit here, and that’s justified, because this is so very foundational to our Christian lives. Chapter 5 and verse 16 – we’ll read down… Continue reading The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 1
What Does the Bible Say about God’s Word?
The Bible says a lot of things about itself, promoting itself as the ultimate source of faith and practice for any believer. In the New Testament, Paul tells Timothy that God’s word came directly from God, otherwise known as God-breathed. It never came to us because of the will of man, but the will of… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about God’s Word?
On Relationships: Let Yes Be Yes, No Be No
“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it… Continue reading On Relationships: Let Yes Be Yes, No Be No
How to discipline a child according to the Bible
What is the right way to discipline a child? This is a question with a hundred answers. There really is no specific method to discipline a child if you ask all the parents out there. But if you rely on the Bible to find the answer, you’ll see that God was very specific with how… Continue reading How to discipline a child according to the Bible
Bible Verses We Can Easily Memorize
God has given humanity the Bible as a guide for living. There are a lot of great Bible Verses that will speak directly to your heart and give you hope no matter what you’re going through right now. But why should we take the time to remember Bible passages? To put it simply, learning God’s… Continue reading Bible Verses We Can Easily Memorize
What Does the Bible Say about Thoughts and the Mind?
One popular saying goes “the mind is the playground of the enemy,” and that is completely true. The enemy attacks the mind, sows seeds of doubt, and ultimately leads the person astray, resulting in disobedience. Why is the mind so important? One verse in the Book of Proverbs say that whatever it is a man… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Thoughts and the Mind?
Lord’s Prayer Series: The Attack Of Temptation (Matthew 6:13 Continued)
Life is always under attack from temptation, but no enemy can launch an invasion until he finds a bridgehead. Where then does temptation find its bridgehead? Where do our temptations come from? To be forewarned is to be forearmed, and, if we know whence the attack is likely to come, we will have a better… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Attack Of Temptation (Matthew 6:13 Continued)
Christ the Conqueror of Satan – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”— Genesis 3:15. THIS is the first gospel sermon that was ever delivered upon the surface of this earth. It was a memorable discourse indeed, with Jehovah himself… Continue reading Christ the Conqueror of Satan – Charles Spurgeon Sermon