God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3:16-17)   In a hospital room,…

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself. (2 Cor. 5:17)   The Apostle Paul says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” That doesn’t mean all believers…

One will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Rom. 5:7-8) Early in ministry the Lord blessed me through the powerful testimony of the believing parents of a…

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. (2 Tim. 2:1-2)   Why make a big deal about grace? Don’t Christians hear the message…

If while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (Rom. 5:10)   My grandfather was a tough-talking, chain-smoking manager of a dime store who was hard to get to know. Once, when we were…

It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Pet. 1:18-19 NIV)   Have you ever wanted a special, big-ticket item? Maybe…

I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do…. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why even the hairs of you hear are numbered. Fear not; you are of more…

You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Pet. 2:9) Our world – even the church – has become celebrity crazy – we follow the actions, antics,…

Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. (Rom. 4:7)  We have friends who adopted a child from another nation. When they went to the orphanage, they found the child wrapped in red, which in that culture was a sign of favor and love.  The red cloth signified that although…

We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Rom. 8:28) This astounding promise of God can sometimes become the worst of Christian two-by-four clubs. Those insensitive to others’ pain, can insist this verse should provide an instantaneous end to discouragement…