It has been said that many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future. It was the thought of regret that led John Greenleaf Whittier to write, “Of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are, It might have been.” It seems all of…
While the book of Revelation may at times prove challenging for the best of Bible students, it is especially a fertile field for bizarre teaching and false doctrine when its initial readers are overlooked and its rich symbolism is misunderstood. Appreciating the book’s historical context, along with Revelation’s uniqueness from a literary perspective (e.g. apocalypse,…
When most people think of Philippians 2, they quite understandably think of the great section regarding Jesus in verses 5-11. The emphasis in Philippians 2:5-11 on both the humanity and deity of Jesus provides powerful biblical proof affirming each truth. But this incredible Christological passage actually serves as an illustration in its original context. Philippians…
Words are so powerful. Let’s learn to use them for good for our marriage.
As we are in the middle of the gift-giving season, let’s all take a moment and reflect upon what we give back to God. Not just with our money but with our time. Do we give Him our best, or what’s left?
This week’s podcast features a short, practical lesson from brother Hiram Kemp where he provides 7 suggestions that we should keep in our minds as we try to lead family members to Christ.
It has been well said that “Too many people worship their work, work at their play and play at their worship!” It not only is essential to restore the acts or elements of New Testament worship; it is crucial to restore the appropriate spirit and attitude (cf. Psa. 29:2; John 4:24; Matt. 15:6-9). Worship ought…
Part of the holiday season is spending time with family members that we might not see that often. Most families have members that are not Christians, and this might be the only time of year that we have to influence them for Christ. Sometimes, these situations are uncomfortable and we don’t know what to say or do.
This week’s podcast features a short, practical lesson from brother Hiram Kemp where he provides 7 suggestions that we should keep in our minds as we try to lead family members to Christ.
Everyone has priorities, values, and ambition. The real question is, “In what and in whom have we placed them?” The answer really is not all that difficult. Self is either sovereign or the Savior is. When God and His will are NOT our greatest desire and pursuit, the Lord gets crowded out. It is so…
One of the focuses of PTP each year is family, and in this lesson, brother Eric Owens addresses a temptation that many parents face: letting their children become their idols. This study is full of Biblical wisdom and practical measures that will help families avoid this trap.
Two statements of Jesus stand out like tremendous mountain peaks, and we are blessed to live in the valley between them. One of the statements was from the Cross and concerns salvation; the other is from the throne and concerns culmination – the end of this age and beginning of eternity. Jesus says in John…