Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho”¦headed toward Jerusalem. The crowds were on all sides and they were not silent. It probably was a noisy throng”¦and everyone wanted to see Jesus. As Jesus was striding along the road, He heard a voice shouting out His name”¦ “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped, […]

Events in the world are filled with turmoil and “˜change”™. Many nations are in the throes of war, famine, economic upheaval, political chaos and fear. Where can anyone go for a sense of security”¦real security? Many times when all else fails we turn to God. Followers of Christ believe that He alone can give security […]

When you go to your doctor”™s office or to the hospital ““ the people who are there are seeking medical attention. They have a variety of illnesses ““ and the illnesses range from minor to life-threatening emergencies. This great variety is to be expected. When you go as a patient you expect to be seen […]

As Scripture relates the life of Jesus Christ, He never seems to be in a hurry”¦yet He keeps on moving into different people”™s lives and fulfilling God”™s will for Him. He takes the time to sit down and teach. Jesus Christ is the same today as He was when He walked the paths and roads […]

When building a home in Florida, our builder tested the ground for pipe clay. If there had been that type of soil it would have had to be dug out and replaced with good building soil. Before any building is begun, it must first be given a solid foundation. For the building to weather the […]

Anyone saying or even believing that they are a Christian does not guarantee their entry into heaven. Calling on God”™s name is not insurance for entering heaven. What did Jesus say anyone must do in order to enter God”™s presence? (NASB) Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, “˜Lord, Lord,”™ will enter the kingdom […]

Orchards are grown to produce fruit for the market. If a tree”™s fruit is no good for eating”¦that tree is chopped down and burned up. Its fruit revealed its true character. In the same way, people who seem to love God yet are false to His teachings and not in agreement with His word are […]

If the first century church had problems with false teachers, then it follows that the twenty-first century church will have the problem of false teachers also. Jesus warned His followers about being misled by good sounding teachings which were not in line with God”™s words. How can anyone know, really know, if what they are […]

When going to church ““ I expect to hear and be taught about God from His word. How can anyone know if they are being misled? We are not to be “˜duped”™ by false teachings. We are responsible to be discerning. False teachers appear to be followers of Christ, people who are leaders and teachers […]

When I did not know Jesus as my Savior I would argue about my going to heaven without a personal relationship with Him. When I did not know what the Holy Bible stated”¦I would argue that I was “˜good enough”™ to go to heaven. When anyone says that there are many ways to go to […]