Meaningless Repetition We’ve all seen it. Sometimes when a person is nearing their physical death, there are several fairly predictable things that will happen. Their speech often gets quieter and somewhat more difficult to understand; there is no life, excitement, … Read More
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24 To pass “from death to life.” … Read More
Come Lord Jesus Those who take part in the first resurrection, which is the resurrection that takes place at baptism (Romans 6:3–6) the second death (i.e. the eternal death that takes place following the Judgment) has no power. Yet those … Read More
The Church and the Gates of Hades Matthew 16:18 – And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Such an encouraging verse … Read More
God, His Word, Your Heart In Psalm 119:130, it states, “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” When we open our Bible to read, it seems as if God is shining a light into … Read More