First Things First (Part Three): Walking With God

Abel's example of alignment with God precedes Enoch's example of walking with God, and they both precede Noah's example of faithfully witnessing for God.

God's Two Witnesses

Who fulfills the roles of the Two Witnesses? Revelation 11 and Zechariah 4 shed light on the early work and fundamental character of these end-time prophets.

You Are My Witnesses That I Am God

Christ's trial and crucifixion were not historical accidents; rather, God prophesied both events in minute detail in Old Testament scriptures.

Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God

Our best witness is often through our unspoken behavior; what we do speaks volumes. God gives us a charge to bear His name with dignity in all our actions.

How God Deals With Conscience (Part Two)

We may have guilty consciences like Joseph's brothers and self-pity like Jacob, but we can break through if we acknowledge God as Jacob and Elisha did.

Taking God's Name in Vain

God's prohibition against taking His name in vain covers a broad array of words and behaviors that reflect negatively upon Him.

'You Are My Witnesses...'

What is a witness? Here is how the term is used in both Old and New Testaments, including the everyday witness of a Christian and the end-time Two Witnesses.

First Things First (Part One): Access to God

The lessons of Abel, Enoch, and Noah in Hebrews 11 are sequential. The lesson of Abel's faith must be understood before Enoch's example can be followed.

To the Glory of God

As we reflect God in our behavior through imitating Jesus Christ, occasionally accepting His suffering when called upon, we reciprocally glorify the Father.

Increased With Goods

The Laodicean congregation had a penchant toward materialism, which sidetracked them from their primary goal of following Christ.

Where God Places His Name (Part Two)

Because we would die from exposure to God's glory, the name of God, reflecting His characteristics, is the only way we can approach God.

First Things First (Part Four): Faithfully Witnessing

God's measure of success for Noah was not how many sinners he saved from the Flood. If numeric results were God's measure of success, Noah would be a failure.

God's Epistle

We as Christians have the obligation or responsibility to provide a light or shining example in a darkened world that generally hates God's way.

Works of God

The idea that the 'work of God' is equated with 'preaching the gospel around the world as a witness' severely limits the awesome scope of God's work.

The Two Witnesses (Part Four)

The seven golden lamps symbolize 7 churches, empowered by abundant oil, manifested as spiritual words. Zerubbabel is a type of Christ, finishing the Temple.

God's Workmanship (Part 4)

Salvation is not a one time event, but a continuous process—not just immunity from death, but a total transformation of our nature into a new creation.

The Nature of God: Elohim

Understanding Elohim teaches us about the nature of God and where our lives are headed. Elohim refers to a plural family unit in the process of expanding.

How Does God View Human Government?

As obnoxious as tyrannical power may seem, we have the obligation to behave lawfully. Even the vilest of leaders has been allowed by God to rule.

Reach for the Goal

Similar to the way people pull together in times of crisis, we must also have a goal, a vision of the finish line, in order to overcome and grow.

The Signs of God (Part Two)

Correct actions become a sign—a witness—even without any preaching, which is why God's words are symbolically bound to the hand rather than the tongue.

Philip the Witness

Philip teaches us that we do not have to preach to multitudes in order to be used by God; we never know in what capacity God may use us.

The Fear of God (Part One)

We must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.

Pillars Stand for Something!

God has called us to be "faithful pillars" in His house. The Bible teaches what we need to be doing to become pillars, and the reward of a "faithful pillar."

This Little Light of Mine

No sincere and humble Christian lives in vain. Even the feeblest light at midnight is of use. How brightly has our light shined this past year?

The Model Prayer (Part Three): Hallowed Be Your Name

Hallowing God's name, part of Jesus' Model Prayer, occurs when Christians obey God's instructions and seek to transform into His character image.

Proselytism Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Part One)

Proselytism has become a bad word in today's discourse, but it has not always been that way. Here is the Bible's view of evangelism from both Testaments.

A City on a Hill (Part Two)

We may never be featured in a museum, receive a Medal of Honor, or be the subject of a movie, but we can still be outstanding examples with our own lives.

'This Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Be Preached'

Many fail to understand that Matthew 24:14 is a prophecy and instead read it as a commission. God will ensure His gospel is preached; we follow His lead.

Parable of the Light

One of Jesus' most remembered sayings concerns the Parable of the Light. The Bible Study explains how we can let our light shine both in the world and at home.

Matthew (Part Six)

'All Mine Are Yours!'

Christ prays for us as He did for His original disciples because we, too, have been called by the Father. Christ values us because the Father values us.

If the Lord Wills

Do we prefer to take matters into our own hands, make our own plans, and look to God for a blessing only after we have decided what needs to be done?

The Third Commandment: Idolatry

In the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.

The Fifth Seal (Part One)

Following the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse is the Fifth Seal, depicting souls under the altar crying out to God for vengeance. Here is what it means.

Holiness (Part 2)

Holy things are set apart from the rest, consecrated, sanctified, and transcendentally separate. God wants to transform us into that very image.

Suffering Disgrace For Christ's Name

We can always expect new challenges, including persecution, and must never be content with standing still, but must press on to spiritual maturity.

Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)

As God's priesthood, we must draw near to God, keep His commandments, and witness to the world that God is God. God is shaping and fashioning His new creation.

A City on a Hill (Part One)

The eyes of the world are on those who seek to be God's servants. Consider these stories of people whose inspiring examples serve as witnesses to God's character.

Persecution

Although many have gone through sore trials, virtually no one has gone through the nightmarish persecutions suffered by the early Christians in Imperial Rome.

The Holy Spirit

God's Holy Spirit typically refers to the mind of God and Christ, which is added to our human spirit to create a sound mind by which we witness of God.

Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Six)

Works cannot earn us salvation. However, they play many vital roles in our Christian walk toward the Kingdom of God, especially in developing holiness.