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The Bible says that we should “Pray without ceasing” (1Th.5:17). Those prayers can be “effective” (Jm.5:16) – or, by implication, ineffective. One thing that is necessary to make our prayers effective, is to pray in faith (Jm.1:6). In fact, if we don’t pray in faith, we need not expect an answer from God (v.7)! But what does it mean to pray in faith? What kinds of things are involved in this admonition? Let’s examine some of them here. We must…

Some seem to have the idea that the Bible is only a book for preachers to find a text in. I have known some preachers whose sermons showed that is what they thought. They selected a text and never got back to it or else paid no attention to its context. Preachers have no monopoly on understanding the Bible. Preachers gain a knowledge of the Bible in the same way as anyone else, through study. It is a mistake to…

Where did God come from? Most everyone knows the Christian’s response to this question: “God is eternal. He did not ‘come from’ anywhere.” Although atheists may think that this answer is unscientific and merely an attempt to avoid the question, in truth, observation and reason declare otherwise. The question “Where did God come from?” (or “What caused God?”) assumes that God had a cause. However, by definition, an eternal spirit (“the everlasting God”) cannot logically have a cause. Asking about…

A young set of parents were discussing how they wanted to raise their child. They ultimately settled on the fact that they would let the child make his own choices- good, bad, or indifferent. They figured that the child would probably make some good decisions and some bad ones. They also thought as the poor choices were made, the child would learn from that and change. So, through the years, the child never brushes his teeth, never ate well, nor…

More knocking on doors and less knocking on each other. The great commission demands that we busy ourselves in taking the gospel to others (Mark 16:5). The Bible says, “speak not evil on of another” (James 4:11). It is so much better to be busy doing good rather than evil. More sound heads and fewer soreheads. Perhaps there has never been a time in the history of the church in which we have had a greater need for men sound…

How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure! That He should give His only Son, To make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss! The Father turns His face away; As wounds which marred the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory. Behold the man upon a cross: My sin upon His shoulders; Ashamed I hear my mocking voice Call out among the scoffers. It was my sin that held Him there…

Matthew 11:28-30: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” This is the invitation given to mankind by the Savior of all. This invitation was given to us by the grace and mercy of God. Notice…

Our God is a complex study. We long to know everything we can about Him. As we study God today, let us focus on the Son, Jesus the Christ. Christ is a word that means King. As we study our God, it is needful to look at the One who came to this Earth for us.Today we will notice the Son. 1. Facts about Jesus a. Sinless- Hebrews 4:15 b. Died for us- romans 5:6-8 c. Alive forevermore- Revelation 1:18…

Our God is a complex study. We long to know everything we can about Him. As we gain a knowledge about God, we thirst to know more. During this series of articles, we will explore the Father, the Son and the Spirit. We will notice how these three are different and how they are the same. Today we will notice the Father. 1. God is: a. Great- Deuteronomy 5:24 b. Loving- John 3:16 c. Holy- 1 Peter 1:15-16 d. Perfect-…

God has given unto us a law that will be used to save our souls as we are obedient unto Him. That is the key to our salvation. We cannot know what to do unless we find the source of God’s law- HIS AUTHORITY. His Word proves His authority. Let’s look at God’s authority today. 1. God’s Word is infallible a. Send from God- Acts 10:36 b. Inspired- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 c. Verbally inspired (every word)- 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 d.…

God has an interesting outlook on us. He provides our needs. He provides for what we do not yet understand that we need. All good things come from God (James 1:17). He does, however, require something from us- obedience. He expects us to see the good and follow those things. Notice what He says: 1. Necessity a. If I love God- John 14:15 b. If I am Hid friend- John 15:14 c. To inherit- Matthew 7:21-23 d. Fear God- Ecclesiastes…

God has offered unto mankind the ability to be saved by God form his lost condition. The lynchpin to acquiring this Salvation from God is FAITH. Without the belief that God can do anything and that He will do what He has promised to do, we have nothing to base our Salvation. That makes FAITH so vitally important. 1. What is FAITH?- a. Defined by God- Hebrews 11:1 b. Origin- Romans 10:9-10 c. Yielding- Romans 10:16 d. Not-James 2:17-26 2.…