Philippi was a city of Macedonia about nine miles from the sea, to the northwest of the island of Thasos, which is twelve miles distant from its port Neapolis, the modern Kavalla. It was named after Philip of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great), who conquered it about 356 BC and made it into one of one of… Continue reading History and Significance of The City of Philippi in the Bible
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When We Can’t Go On: 10 Bible Verses About Weariness
There’s a Greek myth about a king named Sisyphus who for various sins was condemned after his death to roll a great stone up a hill forever. Just as he got to the top, it would roll down the hill and he would have to do it all again. Sometimes Christians feel just like that.… Continue reading When We Can’t Go On: 10 Bible Verses About Weariness
Lord’s Prayer Series: The Father In Heaven – Matthew 6:9
Matthew 6:9 Our Father in Heaven. It might well be said that the word Father used of God is a compact summary of the Christian faith. The great value of this word Father is that it settles all the relationships of this life. (i) It settles our relationship to the unseen world. Missionaries tell us that… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Father In Heaven – Matthew 6:9
The Journey and Events of Abraham
At the close of the eleventh chapter of Genesis a change is made in the subject of the Bible story. Thus far it has been a history of the entire race; but from this point to the close of Genesis a single family is brought into prominent notice, and the rest of the tribes of men… Continue reading The Journey and Events of Abraham
John MacArthur: A Model for Giving Thanks (1 Chronicles 16:8-36)
For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-l… To receive John MacArthur’s monthly letter, as well as free resources by mail, click here: https://www.gty.org/home/newtogty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracetoyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracetoyou Google +: https://plus.google.com/+gracetoyou Copyright © 2010, Grace to You. All rights reserved. For details about our copyright policy, click here: https://www.gty.org/about#copyright Read our… Continue reading John MacArthur: A Model for Giving Thanks (1 Chronicles 16:8-36)
10 Bible verses every Christian should know by heart
Memory is an extraordinary thing. We take it entirely for granted except when we really think about it, when we realise just how remarkable it is. St Augustine devoted the tenth book of his Confessions to trying to understand it. Just this week three British researchers won the “Nobel Prize of neuroscience” for discovering the secrets of how… Continue reading 10 Bible verses every Christian should know by heart
10 Bible Verses About God Having Victory
The Bible tells us that through Jesus Christ, God proved victorious over death and offers us new life, and a way to be in full relationship with the Father. Though we may face spiritual battles, he has ultimately won. Here are 10 Bible verses to remind us of the Lord’s amazing power and love. 1… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses About God Having Victory
Who was Silas in the Bible?
sı̄´las (Σίλας , Sı́las, contraction for Σιλουανός, Silouanós, Silvanus), was a leader of the church at Jerusalem, a prophet (Acts 15:22-32), a fellow missionary with Paul, and a “faithful brother” (1 Peter 5:12). His name from the Latin Sylva , “a wood,” implies he was a Hellenistic Jew. He was (Acts 16:37) a Roman citizen. Delegated by the Jerusalem council to accompany Paul… Continue reading Who was Silas in the Bible?
Thanksgiving Every Day – Dr. Charles Stanley
Giving thanks to God every day motivates us to look for God’s purpose in everything. In this sermon, Dr. Stanley reflects on the apostle Paul’s instructions to give thanks in every circumstance, without exception (1 Thess. 5:12-18). For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week’s broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch © In Touch Ministries
Billy Graham had this Bible verse displayed in large letters all through his house
Evangelist Franklin Graham once revealed that his father, world-renowned North Carolina preacher Billy Graham, had one Bible verse displayed in large letters all around his house, and he called it his “life verse.” He once explained that his father Billy Graham had “a Bible verse pinned up on the wall in his bedroom, printed in… Continue reading Billy Graham had this Bible verse displayed in large letters all through his house