God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. 1st Corinthians 11:12 NIV There once was a man who traveled a lot. One day he was away and the next day he would be back again. During this time he began growing his hair out. Soon... Continue Reading →
The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. Acts 19:32 (NIV) Confusion, assemblies, some saying one thing, some saying another, and some not even knowing why they are there. Is this a pretty good description of many of... Continue Reading →
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8: 4 (NIV) Persecution breaks out against those who set their hope in Jesus. They are driven off and dispersed. These are desperate times! But the faith of Christ´s real followers is not diminished. Their testimony is not snuffed out. The persecution... Continue Reading →
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 (NIV) Churches spring up and flourish. Each are founded upon the doctrines they teach. Most will acknowledge that the source, the authority behind their teaching is the Bible. ... Continue Reading →
‘And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' Acts 2:21 Peter is quoting the prophet Joel. He is talking about the signs and the great day of the Lord. He mentions some important points of reference then gives this rule by which the saved will be found. It will... Continue Reading →
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 (NIV) Many churches have grown up since this humble beginning. The Disciples have just witnessed their risen Saviour lifted up into Heaven before their eyes. He has physically gone from their... Continue Reading →
‘My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.’ John 17:15 (NIV) Jesus makes it good and clear that those who have set their hopes in Him and gone on to follow Him are not going to fit in too well with the... Continue Reading →
‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.’ John 15:12 (NIV) Many a denomination has grown up under the name of Christianity. Nearly all those who attend these churches are encouraged to study their Bibles. People know the stories of Jesus. We are numerous who are familiar with His teachings. Yet... Continue Reading →
Some of the Pharisees said, "This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath." But others asked, "How can a sinner do such miraculous signs?" So they were divided. John 9:16 (NIV) What is the religious scene like today? How many different denominations do we have? Even within each denomination, do... Continue Reading →
`For whoever is not against us is for us. I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.´ Mark 9:40-41 (NIV) Here we are with the Disciples. We bring a question to our Teacher. What do we... Continue Reading →
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