It is in Acts 17 that we read about the establishment of God’s church in the city of Thessalonica. As part of his second-recorded preaching journey, the apostle Paul joined with other brethren to preach the gospel in Thessalonica. Some in that community, including Jews and devout Greeks, accepted the gospel (Acts 17:1-4). Thus began […]
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I am not talking about your finances, physical health, commitment to exercising, or how soundly you sleep. There is no doubt that each of those matters can have a tremendous influence on a person’s life. I am asking if you are struggling in your spiritual life. Specifically, I am wondering if you are struggling with […]
In modern times, we often speak about different categories of friends: friends on social media, “old” friends, “good” friends, and “best” friends. Some folks have only a few friends; others have a bunch. Is “friend” one of those words we all understand without needing a technical definition? Probably so, but one simple meaning given for […]
In the Bible, more than once we read that the Lord promised people that He would not forsake them. God does not lie (Titus 1:2). The Bible says He is faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9), so He will be true to His nature and fulfill every promise, including His pledge not to forsake certain ones. Shortly […]
Among Bible-believers, it is likely that Thomas is most well-known for an occasion that is recorded in John 20. Thomas was one of the Christ’s twelve original apostles, being listed with his fellow- apostles in Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1. Like all the apostles, Thomas spent a lot of time with […]
The God of heaven has a kingdom. The prophet Daniel foretold that the Lord’s kingdom shall never be destroyed (Daniel 2:44). What is His kingdom and what is so special about being a citizen of it? To say that the Lord reigns as King means He rules in the lives of humans. Under the new […]
Over three thousand years before Hollywood produced a movie in 1956 with the title “The Ten Commandments,” the term “Ten Commandments” was used in the Bible (Exodus 34:28). Even among those who do not profess to be Bible believers, a lot of people are familiar with the idea that there are instructions known as “the […]
In both secular and religious settings, it is not uncommon for the truth to be ridiculed or discarded completely. Be that as it may, the Bible says a lot of positive things about truth. Those who accept and apply what God’s Book says about truth are blessed. In the spiritual realm, is there anything that […]
The apostle Paul was chained as a prisoner when he wrote a letter to the saints in Philippi in about A.D. 62/63. His message to those Christians must have been a real “shot in the arm” for them. It contains uplifting instruction and information which continue to be a blessing to those who meditate upon […]
From the book of Genesis to the Bible’s last book, the book of Revelation, we read about people having faith. In some cases, Jesus said people had little faith (Matthew 8:26; 14:31). Yes, people can be weak in faith, but it also is possible to have a strong faith (Romans 4:19,20). The expression “live by […]