Posts from August 2024

In one of the more familiar chapters of the Bible, Hebrews 11, the writer has just spoken of the faith of many individuals in the Old Testament. The ones mentioned are the example that we should be following – we are surrounded by their examples of faithfulness and this is what will lead us on to victory. They moved with godly fear – believed in and trusted God – and were obedient to His will. Then, we move into Hebrews…

Although there is some disagreement among experts as to precisely why, there is an abundance of evidence which indicates young people are experiencing a seemingly unprecedented level of stress. Psychologist Daniel Keating noted: “Depression, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed are not all the same thing, but they do share a common feature: experiencing a level of stress that is beyond an ability to cope, with a negative impact on health and on the ability to function well in many situations” (Keating,…

It’s very important to understand the rich, deep nature of the gospel. Here’s 10 basic components of the gospel according to Scripture 1. The Gospel is an Announcement. The God of Heaven wants to Have a Relationship with Every Human Being (Luke 2:9-14; 1Timothy 2:4). 2. The Gospel is a Person – Jesus Christ. He is the long-awaited Anointed One, King and Savior (Matthew 1:18-25). 3. The Gospel is a Divine Plan / Mission To Save (Ephesians 3:9-11; 2 Timothy…

Paul said the Christians in Thessalonica had a faith that was spoken of in every place. Everywhere he went, people were talking about the faith of the Christians in Thessalonica. Wouldn’t it be something if we had a faith that people talked about in such positive light? What was it that had everyone talking about their faith? There are three qualities that Paul brings out about them that had everyone talking and it gives us a beautiful picture of a…