“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves…” 2 Timothy 3:1-2 The above Scripture is a prophecy. It’s one that can be clearly documented as being fulfilled in our days, which are undoubtedly the “last days” prior to the return of Jesus…More
Is Seeing Really Believing?
Seeing is never believing: we interpret what we see in the light of what we believe. Faith is confidence in God before you see God emerging; therefore, the nature of faith is that it must be tried. By Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest, available to read free onlineMore
Belief / Faith / Trust
Belief is the consent of the mind. Faith is the choice of the will. Trust is a commitment of the heart.More
What is Belief?
According to the New Testament, belief arises from intellectual conviction and goes through moral self-surrender to identification with the Lord Jesus Christ. By Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest, available to read onlineMore
What is Sincerity?
Sincerity means appearance and reality are exactly the same. By Oswald Chambers, author of My Utmost for His Highest (available to read free online)More
The God of the Bible Does Not Change
The message of the prophets is that although the people have forsaken God, it has not altered God. The apostle Paul emphasizes the same truth, that God remains God even when we are unfaithful (see 2 Timothy 2:13). Never interpret God as changing with our changes. He never does; there is no variableness in Him…More
Syptoms of False Teaching
The Berean Call Extra June 1, 2013, by J. C. Ryle. Many things combine to make the present increase of false doctrine especially dangerous. 1.) There is an undeniable zeal in some teachers of error—their “earnestness” makes many people think they must be right. 2.) There is a great appearance of learning and theological knowledge—many…More
Moving On In Faith
Many people have turned back because they are afraid to look at things from God’s perspective. The greatest spiritual crisis comes when a person has to move a little farther on in his faith than the beliefs he has already accepted. By Oswald Chambers, Author of My Utmost for His Highest daily devotional – available…More
The Lawyer’s First Question – What Must I Do?
“Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”Luke 10:25-28 NKJV In this passage our Lord is asked a question to “test” (verse 25) Him to see what He would say. This “lawyer” (verse 25) may or may not have been hoping Jesus would answer in a way that could be challenged. He may have…More
The Last Days
2 Timothy 3:1-4 NKJV People will be lovers of themselves – living for / loving self the most, having little love for others lovers of money – living for things money buy, caring little for needs of others boastful – bragging on themselves proud – acting superior, arrogant …More