June 19 As I have stated many times during my ministry, the point of eschatology is not to reveal times and dates, but rather to remind us that we need to always be ready for Jesus’ return. 1 Thessalonians 5 is a perfect example. (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8) Rather than create fear about the unknown future,…
June 15 Paul feared that the church in Thessalonica might have wavered in their faith, so he sent Timothy to them to check on their spiritual health. Paul was greatly encouraged by what Timothy reported. So, in the first two chapters, Paul praised the church for how they had responded to the Gospel; here in…
May 22 Dr. Luke begins Acts 13 with a little background about the church in Antioch. By this point in time, the church had organized to have prophets and teachers present. God established these positions, and the church recognized God’s gifting for each person’s tasks. (1 Corinthians 12:28) Everyone had his own part to play…
May 16 Acts 9 tells us about the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. This is the same man who approved of Stephen’s death and the man who persecuted believers. Saul was traveling to Damascus when he was blinded by a bright light. While he couldn’t see, he had a brief conversation with Jesus. His companions…
April 11 I know what you’re thinking: “Here we go again.” It’s a common theme that I cannot move on from. Perhaps this is because I spent the first ten years as a Christian not knowing anything about it. I was never told that I should grow in my relationship with Jesus, much less how….
March 8 At the end of Matthew 28, Jesus commissions His disciples for ministry: “As you go, make disciples.” For three years, the disciples have learned doctrine and practice from Jesus. They have been His disciples. This now raises the important question: What is a disciple? Back in the day, a disciple was someone who…
