NT Commentary Helps For the “Average Christian”
Since no one has unlimited funds to invest in books, what are one or two excellent books to have on each book or section of the New Testament?
The Incomparable Christ: A Study of Revelation 1:1-8
The exalted Christ is worthy of our trust. He will see us through and give us a heavenly and eternal home.
Help! I’m Studying Revelation
10 Commentaries That Will Benefit Your Study
Eight Questions for Every Would Be Elder (And Current Elder Too): (Part 2)
It is vitally important that qualified men of God lead the people of God to greater growth, spiritual health and Christlikeness – all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Without any doubt, people will be in heaven due to the love, leadership and lives of faithful elders. It has been my blessing and…
Eight Questions for Every Would Be Elder (And Current Elder Too): (Part 1)
Here are eight practical questions to ask any would be elder (or for current elders to ask themselves too).
5 Interesting Facts From the Greek New Testament
Twenty percent of all Greek New Testament words (or 1 in 5) occur fewer than fifty times. Danger or risk occurs eight times in 2 Corinthians 11:26. Revelation 21:20 contains 8 hapax legomena (words occurring only one time), the most for any verse in the New Testament. Only about 525 verses in the New Testament…
Improving Our Worship
God has regulated worship. By this, I mean that God Himself has designated/prescribed in His Word both the avenues and attitudes He desires of those who draw near Him in worship (John 4:24). What follows is a checklist for improving our worship.
When You’re Feeling Discouraged
Even the best of people sometimes get discouraged. After all, even the sun has a “sinking spell,” doesn’t it? Discouragement can especially be prevalent in the work of the Lord, and for a variety of reasons. But at the heart of all the reasons should be the awareness that the Devil is not going to…
What James Would Say to Your Church: Part 2
To say that James has a way of making a point is to be guilty of serious understatement! It is difficult to misunderstand him because of his rich way with words and the vivid, yet practical, illustrations he uses. James’ intention is obvious – he wants to drive home the necessity of living out our…
What James Would Say to Your Church: Part 1
A look at the book of James reveals James as a fellow who knows how to make his point! He is a preacher, church leader and lover of the people of God – the church. The book is full of imperatives and exhortations to greater growth and maturity in Jesus, and James goes about this…