I think that, without a doubt, the world was never in a more violent condition than it was during the Second World War. But I also think that, when all things are considered, the world is in worse shape now than it ever was during the …
Imagine a road, but not just any old road—one that has a variety of special features not ordinarily found in most places. Such a road probably does not exist anywhere on earth. Straight as an arrow and nearly as narrow, our road …
Perhaps the greatest of all social ideals is equality. In the West, it is generally held that Christianity is responsible for placing a high regard upon human dignity. Some also hold that Christianity established concepts of equality …

(10) But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. (11) Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, (12) looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? (13) Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
Even though this comes on the heels of explaining God's longsuffering, nevertheless, the end will still come, and it will catch the world by surprise. I John 2:17 likewise tells us, “And the world is passing away, and the lust …
If Christian living has one great principle, it is walking in Christ's footsteps (I John 2:6). It sounds easy, but putting it into practice is one of the most difficult tasks of a Christian's life. If we succeed, however, we will be one of those to whom He says in the resurrection, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We will have not only lived as He did but also put on His character image, the great goal of the Christian life (Romans 8:29). In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus begins to call His disciples, particularly the pairs of brothers, Peter and Andrew and James and John: "And Jesus, …
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