A missionary in India learns about pearls from his old friend, and what he learns helps him point the pearl diver to a priceless pearl... eternal life.
The account of a man under conviction who desperately wanted to find peace with God, and persevered until he found salvation through repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus. How could he have known that it was his last opportunity to make the choice that would impact his eternal destiny?
You may never have seen, heard or felt the presence of angels but they do exist. They are ministering spirits who guide and protect God's children. Though they differ in position and authority they all are obedient to God.
Who is the Holy Spirit? Many regard Him as merely an impersonal force—a sort of divine influence emanating from God. In truth He is a distinct person in the God-head, with a special work and personality.
Who doesn't love a mystery? Marriage is a multi-faceted one, and, lived as God intended it to function for a husband and a wife, becomes an on-going source of intrigue for both. This article allows us a peek at several aspects of the mysteries, and offers advice for the married but disenchanted.
God wants us to serve Him in purity and truth.
Satan, however, is in an all-out war against Christians.
We need strong Christian families in our world today. We need men—real men, to stand up for truth no matter the cost!
Will you be one of those men?
What is the New Birth? It is a work of God in our hearts that makes us completely new. It is a passing from death to life, from Satan's kingdom to God's, and it will affect every area of our lives. Do you know what all this New Birth really involves?
Baptism is an ordinance that Jesus mentioned, and Himself practiced. The early church understood baptism to be a necessary step of obedience. What is the significance of this rite? How can we maintain a Scriptural view and practice of this ordinance?
Christianity does not consist merely of observing certain practices. However the ordinances are perpetual reminders of great Christian truths. Each ordinance is a tangible token which aids our minds in comprehending the mysteries of God.
The most common emotion in the lives of human beings is fear. While we need fear to help keep us safe, too much of it will make us destroy ourselves. By the grace of God, this wrong fear can be overcome.
If you believe in God as the supreme Creator of the earth you will realize that He is the only thing you can worship. Our generation has made money, pleasure, science and a host of other things its idols. Who are you worshiping?
Many people emphasize staying physically fit while they pay no attention to their spiritual health. Yet spiritual exercise will benefit us even more than strong muscles ever can for it yields rewards throughout eternity.
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray He gave the Lord's prayer. It is one of the most well known passages of the Bible but this may contribute to praying it without thinking about the words. Have you really thought about what the Lord's Prayer means?
The meaning of end time Bible prophecy is a field of study that receives a lot of attention in the world and the church. Is prophecy something we should be trying to figure out?
