Tag Archives: Insights

Staking His Claims Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead (Galatians 1:1). The Galatian Christians were in danger of being led astray by false teachers. … Continue reading →

Inspiring Words Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near (Revelation 1:3). The typical news reports—filled with … Continue reading →

Jesus as Lord James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (James 1:1). Prayer is our approach to God, and we are to come “boldly” or, with extreme confidence. Some Christians approach God meekly with heads hung … Continue reading →

Why Would God Have a Mission? The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1). Any mission requires work, sweat, and cost. A difficult mission usually involves setbacks and sacrifice. Why would God go to … Continue reading →

AN ORDERLY LIFE Walk properly toward those who are outside [the faith]. – 1 Thessalonians 4:12. There are good reasons for this exhortation. Such behavior does win the respect of non-Christians and so glorifies the Christian’s God. Love of this … Continue reading →

OUR FATHER’S LOVE DEMONSTRATED If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you … Continue reading →

CHOOSING GRATITUDE Let your roots grow down into [Christ], and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:7 (NLT). Gratitude … Continue reading →

LOVE AND APPRECIATION Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. – Galatians 6:10. The longer we serve Christ, the easier it is to not just say, … Continue reading →

WHAT IS MAN? “It has been testified somewhere, ‘What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him?’ ” (Hebrews 2:6), taken from Psalm 8:4. In the psalm the writer of … Continue reading →

CALLED CHILDREN OF GOD See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did … Continue reading →

THE ANSWER OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 … Continue reading →

THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:10). The household of faith includes all who are saved, without regard … Continue reading →

CALLED TO SERVE For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12). Now you are the body of … Continue reading →

GOD’S LOVE “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Whenever we think that God’s love for us depends on our behavior or spiritual success, we put ourselves … Continue reading →

COME BOLDLY Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16). Prayer is our approach to God, and we are to … Continue reading →

HURT, HOPE, AND HELP “One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want … Continue reading →