Faith is the simplest of all things, and perhaps because of its simplicity it is the more difficult to explain. What is faith? It is made up of three things—knowledge, belief, and trust. KNOWLEDGE… Knowledge comes first. “How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?” (Romans 10:14). I want to be [...]

Why is faith selected as the channel of salvation? No doubt this inquiry is often made. “By grace are ye saved through faith,” is assuredly the doctrine of Holy Scripture, and the ordinance of God; but why is it so? Why is faith selected rather than hope, or love, or patience? FAITH WAS CREATED TO [...]

As Christians we have made a decision to follow Jesus. So we’ve put together a collection of scriptures that paint a picture of who Jesus is. We will use nothing but the Bible and hear from Jesus friends as well as His foes. Our goal is to help you obtain a greater understanding of who [...]

Pr 20:18 (NIV) Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance. The purpose of this Bible Study is to consider and meditate on the Scriptural meaning of each piece of the armor of God, so that we might stand firm in the battles of life. Eph 6:10-17 (NIV) …Be strong in the [...]

A young English preached a message before a renounced pastor of many years. Upon finishing his sermon, the young man went to the old pastor to ask how he had done: “What do you think of my sermon, sir?” he asked. “A very poor sermon indeed,” he said. “A poor sermon!” said the young man, [...]

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” – Romans 8:1 Come, my soul, think of this. Believing in Jesus, you are actually and effectually cleared from guilt; you are led out of your prison. You are no more in captivity as a bond-slave; you are delivered now from the [...]

“For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.” – Psalm 9:18 Poverty is a hard heritage; but those who trust in the Lord are made rich by faith. They know that they are not forgotten of God, and though it may seem that they are overlooked [...]

“Test everything. Hold on to the good.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:21 When we were in Venice we purchased a few curiosities, and finding them burdensome, we thought of sending them home by one of the English vessels lying in the Canal. We went out with our box, and having asked for the captain of one [...]