The Hope

There was good evidence that the faith of the Colossian Christians was genuine. It was demonstrated in their love for all the saints. Watching the lives of these Christians one concluded they were real. Their […]

Which Day?

Most Christians worship on Sunday. Some look upon this practice as sin. Charges are often hurled at earnest believers, labeling them as “sun worshippers” or even the recipients of the “mark of the beast.” Some […]

Hurting Jesus

Paul must have told his conversion story many times. Five of these occasions are recorded for us in the Bible. He never tired of calling to mind what had happened to him on the road […]

Citizens of Heaven

This world is not our home. We’re just passing through. Strangers, Peter called us. Pilgrims. No wonder we don’t always fit in. We’re citizens of another country. Foreigners. Our language is different, regardless of the […]

Lord of All

Leonardo da Vinci took a friend to see and criticize his masterpiece, “The Last Supper.” Upon seeing the great work, the friend remarked, “The most striking thing in the picture is the cup!” The artist […]

Present with the Lord

Some doubt that Christians go to heaven when they die. They are unlike Paul. He was confident. Some think that only 144,000 will make that blessed shore. Paul knew of no such limits on God’s […]

Far Better

An old Scotch preacher had struggled all through his ministry to help those who were facing death. He had difficulty in this part of his ministry because he had never himself conquered the fear of […]

Searching the Scriptures

Paul commended the Bereans because they searched the Scriptures daily. The Bible deserves our daily attention because it is the verbally inspired Word of God. Some doubt this foundational fact; yet without a dependable Bible, […]

The Third Heaven

What is the “third heaven?” It is the abode of God. The first heaven is the atmospheric heaven that surrounds the earth. The second heaven is where the planets and stars are located. The third […]

A Prepared Place

Dr. Charles E. Fuller received the following letter from a listener to “The Old Fashioned Revival Hour.” “Next Sunday you are to talk about Heaven. I am interested in that land, because I have held […]

Joy in Heaven

A humble Moravian workman asked John Wesley before his conversion this searching question: “Do you hope to be saved?” “Yes, I do,” replied Wesley. “On what ground do you hope for salvation,” asked the Moravian. […]

Saved by Grace

Several young ladies were talking. “Don’t use that word ‘saved’ when you talk to me,” one said. It is strange that such a good word has come into disrepute. If a man is drowning, he […]