Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 My plea is that we return to the exposition of the Scriptures. For decades, expository preaching could be found […]
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Watch for Wolves
Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. Romans 16:17–18 Trouble in ministry […]
Read MoreFeed On Solid Food
Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11–12 The Word of God is penetrating . . . and poignant . […]
Read MoreThe Effects of Overexposure
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Is it really possible for a Christian […]
Read MoreBe on Guard!
So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock— his church, purchased with his own blood— over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders. I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group […]
Read MorePower for the Battle
A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honoured. Acts 19:17 Never doubt this fact: wherever we experience the bold and uncompromising declaration of God’s truth, we will encounter the test of spiritual warfare. Satan hates it when God’s Word is declared, believed, and obeyed. It is […]
Read MoreScripture Is God-Given Truth
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. […]
Read MoreDeep Truth
But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 2 […]
Read MoreThe Schemes of the Devil
But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. 2 Timothy 3:13 We are living in difficult times. Better stated, savage times. One of the greatest difficulties we face, ironically, is getting Christians to recognise that fact. Why? Because we do not fight flesh and blood, but the […]
Read MoreDefeating an Invisible Enemy
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Clearly, we enter a battle zone—true spiritual warfare—when we claim Christ as Lord and determine to follow Him no matter […]
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