God’s Purpose for this Age of Grace
God’s purpose for this age is not to create an earthly utopia, as taught by the Reconstructionists and other Amillennialists. However, that does not mean that our outlook is pessimistic. It is pessimistic only if we keep our eyes on the world.
Kindness for Jonathan’s Sake
You and I are lame on both feet—but God has a gift for us through Jesus Christ if we will accept Him.
What We Keep in Heaven
It is not what we escape, but what we gain, by going to heaven that thrills our souls. It is not our desire to be unclothed, but to be clothed upon, that moves us to seek its residence.
How Great Things He Hath Done
How great things has God done for you? He wants to do more. Will you bring your soul and your needs to Him? Will you bring to Him a heart of thanksgiving?
The Glory of Suffering
The whole world is filled with suffering. The Buddhists believe that it is the one constant in human existence and that all religion should be based on finding an escape from the suffering of the world. Yet, Christianity claims the power to find glory even in suffering. We look today at the glory of suffering.
By His Stripes
Faith in Islam amounts to a slavelike submission to the power and will of God.