Useful to the Master
Useful to the Master
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.
Don’t Be Deceived
Don’t Be Deceived
The Bible commands us to not be deceived and delude ourselves. Paul says, "Evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived."
Assurance: You Will Know
Assurance: You Will Know
"Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you."
Examples of Unwise Counsel to Awakened Sinners
Examples of Unwise Counsel to Awakened Sinners
Nettelton's feelings were often severely tried by the unwise counsel which some professing Christians were in the habit of giving to awakened sinners.
Asking in Prayer
Asking in Prayer
John 14:13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
A Meditation on Meditations
A Meditation on Meditations
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.
God Answers Prayer
God Answers Prayer
Prayer is not just a formality, but when we pray we're asking God to do something that would not have happened unless we prayed.
Keeping Jesus the Center of All Things
Keeping Jesus the Center of All Things
The only safe way to live the Christian life is to be centered on Jesus and overflowing with gratitude. Those are two big safeguards in the Christian life; two ways to test ourselves...
Discipleship – Exclusive Allegiance
Discipleship – Exclusive Allegiance
Jesus gave a call to radical discipleship, to exclusive allegiance. The call to become a Christian is a call to have Jesus be our Lord and our God.
Forgiving Others
Forgiving Others
Jesus' teaching on the absolute necessity of forgiveness towards others. Matthew 18:21-35
Hell and Eternal Punishment – Part 2
Hell and Eternal Punishment – Part 2
Continuing in Jesus' teachings regarding the reality of hell and eternal punishment.
Hell and Eternal Punishment – Part 1
Hell and Eternal Punishment – Part 1
Jesus taught that hell is a reality that ought to affect our present lives profoundly.
Savior to All Men
Savior to All Men
"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." John 12:32
Jesus’ Incredible Teachings Regarding Himself
Jesus’ Incredible Teachings Regarding Himself
The teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ about Himself are so radical and so extreme that we cannot just be neutral towards Him. We either have to mock Him and spit on Him or we...
The Sinfulness of Man
The Sinfulness of Man
"I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish." Luke 13:5
The Importance of the Individual
The Importance of the Individual
The teachings of Jesus regarding his concern for each person. "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10