Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fireby Giuseppe Angeli (1740)Wikimedia Commons The prophet Elijah began his ministry as a prophet at a time when the Northern Kingdom was facing a religious crisis. The deplorable conditions of the nation were caused by the policies of Ahab, king of Israel. The biblical evaluation of Ahab is… Continue reading Elijah: Facing Our Fears
Unlimited: The Authority Of Jesus | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Authority of Jesus Jun 12, 2024 1946 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him.“By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?” Jesus replied, “I… Continue reading Unlimited: The Authority Of Jesus | Good News Unlimited
A New Song of Praise to the Lamb
In Revelation 5:8-9 the four heavenly living creatures and the twenty-four angelic elders “sing a new song, saying: You [the Lamb] are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, for You were slain and have purchased for God by Your blood men out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, Revelation 5:11-14 has further praise… Continue reading A New Song of Praise to the Lamb
Unlimited: The Tenants Of The Vineyard | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Tenants of the Vineyard Jun 13, 2024 2157 Jesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent… Continue reading Unlimited: The Tenants Of The Vineyard | Good News Unlimited
Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different
What do you do after you’ve given in to temptation? Run to God? Or keep your distance? When you’re at your worst, do you struggle to believe that your heavenly Father loves you? Especially when you’ve given in to that temptation for the hundredth time? It’s demoralizing when you reject God’s grace once again – the… Continue reading Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different
Not the Easy Way, but the Right Way
Human nature prefers the easy over the difficult. People seek comfort over hardship. Of course, there are occasionally those who go against this tendency. However, easy, fast, and enjoyable methods align well with human desires. Therefore, those who teach how to make difficult things easy, quick, and fun gain popularity and become star instructors. However,… Continue reading Not the Easy Way, but the Right Way
[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] More Evidence From The New Testament There are many more passages about tribulations and hardships in the New Testaments that address our sufferings today. Let us read some of them: “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
The Difference Christ Makes
Examine Ephesians 2:11-21 Notice that right way we are asked to consider the difference the gospel makes. We’re reminded what life was like without God. Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God is the… Continue reading The Difference Christ Makes
Even Graveyards Grow Flowers!
My father loved to tell jokes. He was almost like a standup comedian who didn’t go on tour. But whenever someone came over to visit, he was on. He had his material down pat. There was one joke that I thought was so corny, and I hated it so much that I swore it would… Continue reading Even Graveyards Grow Flowers!
Unlimited: Jesus Curses A Fig Tree | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Curses a Fig Tree Jun 9, 2024 2178 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Curses A Fig Tree | Good News Unlimited