And the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “Go away fromhere and turn eastward, and hide yourself by the brook Cherith…1 Kings 17:2-3 Elijah had just finished telling the king it wouldn’t rain again until he said the word. As the Bible describes it, he walked right in and declared his message, which … Read more
Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.”1 Kings 17:1 The first we hear about the prophet Elijah is when he shows up … Read more
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates to dividing soul and spirit,joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.Hebrews 4:12 Scripture is God’s very words. James 5:16 tells us that the earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. And … Read more
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…John 6:44 Why does it matter if God draws people to Jesus? Because the Bible tells us that no one seeks after God on their own (Rom 3:11). If God didn’t draw people, nobody would believe the Gospel. No one would receive … Read more
who desires all people to be saved andcome to a knowledge of the truth.1 Timothy 2:4 Paul says praying for everyone, including those in authority, is good and pleases God, our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and understand the truth (1 Tim 2:1-4). Their prayers were also so they might live quiet and … Read more
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.John 8:32 Today, you will find many people who no longer believe in absolute truth. Of course, most aren’t talking about the truth that can be seen. For example, if you are getting ready to cross a street, you will only cross if no … Read more
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.John 8:32 A few years ago, I heard senators in the Kavanagh hearing say, “It’s her truth, and that’s all that matters.” I asked myself, “What does that mean? She (Christine Blasey Ford) is accusing Kavanah of rape and either he did it … Read more
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.1 Corinthians 15:3-4 It’s sad to talk to people who think they are going to … Read more
By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, sothat what was seen was made from things that are not visible.Hebrews 11:3 The Bible definitely says that God created the world, but does it say He did it ex-nihilo–out of nothing? Belief in creation ex-nihilo is the historic Christian understanding … Read more
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world andagainst the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.Ephesians 6:12 When Satan was cast out of heaven, he didn’t give up his evil desire to be like God. Instead, he set up … Read more