‘Philip the Evangelist,’ or ‘Philip one of the Seven,’ or ‘Philip the Deacon’ – these are the three names by which Philip is called, each of them intended to distinguish him from Philip the Apostle, with whom in both ancient and modern times he has often been confounded. Philip the evangelist was one of the seven men… Continue reading Who was Philip the Evangelist in the Bible?
Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11 Continued)
Matthew 6:11 KJV Give us this day our daily bread. When we see that this is a simple petition for the needs of the everyday, certain tremendous truths emerge from it. (i) It tells us that God cares for our bodies. Jesus showed us that; he spent so much time healing men’s diseases and satisfying… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11 Continued)
What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. (Galatians 5:17–18) Along with many others in the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be “Led By the Spirit”?
What Does the Bible Say about Grandchildren?
Like children, grandchildren are blessings from the Lord, and an ‘inheritance’ for any parent or grandparent. The Bible even refers to grandkids as the crown of the elderly, clearly because it gives them so much joy. However, there are certain responsibilities that parents and grandparents should observe for their children and grandchildren. One of these… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Grandchildren?
Bible verses to encourage you to be outspoken for Christ
In a world where our faith in Christ is being tested, ridiculed and opposed, many Christians shrink back from boldly standing up and openly speaking out for Him. All Christ-followers know that nothing should ever cause them to shrink back, curl into a ball or hide in a cave. Rather, our faith in Christ must… Continue reading Bible verses to encourage you to be outspoken for Christ
To Find God Is The Greatest Human Achievement
Augustine of Hippo once said, “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him is the greatest adventure; to find him is the greatest human achievement.” As we fall in love with God, the more we understand His very heart. The more we realize how gracious, kind and tender He is. We… Continue reading To Find God Is The Greatest Human Achievement
What Does the Bible Say about A Man’s Character?
A man’s character may be judged by his appearance, or the things he has, or what he can do. However, God does not judge a man’s character that way. For Him, it is simple: if a man fears God and follows His commandments, then he is worth more for God than thousands of mighty men… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about A Man’s Character?
Christ the Conqueror of Satan – Charles Spurgeon Classical 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 Classical Sermon
Who Was Stephen in the Bible?
Stephen (Greek: Στέφανος Stéphanos, meaning “wreath, crown” and by extension “reward, honor, renown, fame”, often given as a title rather than as a name; c. 5 – c. 34 AD) is one of the seven first deacons, and the proto-martyr or first martyr of the Christian church. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit, strong in… Continue reading Who Was Stephen in the Bible?
Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)
Matthew 6:11 KJV – Give us this day our daily bread. One would have thought that this is the one petition of the Lord’s Prayer about the meaning of which there could have been no possible doubt. It seems on the face of it to be the simplest and the most direct of them all.… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: Our Daily Bread (Matthew 6:11)