God does not ask people to behave in order to be saved, but to believe.
Faith is one of the forces by which men live, said philosopher and psychologist William James, and he was right. People act by faith when they step into an elevator, order food in a restaurant, drive...
The truest help we can render an afflicted man is not to take his burden from him, but to call out his best strength that he may be able to bear it. —PHILLIPS BROOKS
The mark of true Bible study is not knowledge that puffs up, but love that builds up (1 Cor. 8:1).
The Devil tempts us to destroy our faith, but God tests us to develop our faith, because a faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted. False faith withers in times of trial, but true faith takes deep...
Sacrifices alone can never please God, for along with the outward observance, God wants inward obedience (1 Sam. 15:22), a broken heart (Ps. 51:17), and a godly walk (Mic. 6:6–8).
Paul used three thoughts in Philippians 1:1–11 that describe true Christian fellowship: I have you in my mind (Phil. 1:3–6), I have you in my heart (Phil. 1:7–8), and I have you in my prayers (Phil. 1...
Paul used six different arguments to prove that God saves sinners through faith in Christ and not by the works of the law. He began with the personal argument (Gal. 3:1–5), in which he asked the Galat...
Life is something like a doctor's prescription: taken alone, and the ingredients might kill you; but properly blended, they bring healing.
Justification is not simply forgiveness, because a person could be forgiven and then go out and sin and become guilty. Once you have been justified by faith you can never be held guilty before God. Ju...
Joys are always on the way to us. They are always traveling to us through the darkness of the night. There is never a night when they are not coming. Amy Carmichael
It’s not your boasting but your believing that gives you the victory and gains you new territory. Sometimes those who talk the most accomplish the least.
Isn’t it good to know that God is a God of the depths as well as a God of the heights? When we’re living on the mountaintop, He is there. When we’re down in the valley, He is there. The sea is His, fo...
I will be satisfied to the extent that I see everything I have as a gift from God. Here is the truth: Everything you have – your money, talent, friendships, marriage, children, material possessions, h...
Bertrand Russell claimed that at least half the sins of mankind were caused by the fear of boredom.
At least in the world we know, it takes trials to make something beautiful and useful out of the raw materials of life. The student’s struggle with truth develops his intelligence; the athlete’s strug...
When we walk by faith, we live on promises, not on explanations.
Yield your heart and life to Jesus Christ. Be faithful to Him, no matter what men may do. The important thing is not the praise of men; it is the approval of God.
Work isn’t a curse; it’s an opportunity to use our abilities and opportunities in cooperating with God and being faithful stewards of His creation. After man sinned, work became toil (Gen. 3:17–19), b...
We must have the guidance of God if we’re to experience the grace of God and manifest the glory of God.