John 6:67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? The Lord Jesus had just manifested His loving power when he performed the miracle of feeding more than 5000 people in the wilderness that day. He taught them that just as the manna that fell from heaven fed the Jews in the wilderness of Sinai, He was the Bread of Life in the current wilderness. Many followed Christ because of the sustenance and the blessings the Lord Jesus gave them in their lives. Today, many follow the Lord Jesus today for the same reason; many come to Christ because they believe that there will somehow be some…

Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so. The Bible teaches us that there will be false Christs and false prophets in the last days. This will result in an increase of false teachings and erroneous principles that will infiltrate any church that names the name of Christ. No church, big or small, is exempt from the possibility of false teachings in their midst. How do we ensure that we are not deceived by people or groups who claim to be the right thing? The Bible tells…

Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so. The Bible teaches us that there will be false Christs and false prophets in the last days. This will result in an increase of false teachings and erroneous principles that will infiltrate any church that names the name of Christ. No church, big or small, is exempt from the possibility of false teachings in their midst. How do we ensure that we are not deceived by people or groups who claim to be the right thing? The Bible tells…

2 Thessalonians 3:15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. When a Christian falls away from God, or sins against the Lord, it is the duty of a Christian who loves the Lord to prayerfully guide, encourage, plead and, if need be, rebuke or chide them with the expressed goal of bringing them back to the Lord. However, some may say it is none of their business but will continue to “fellowship” with them as if there was no offence against the Lord. The apostolic instruction with regards to this area is threefold: avoid them, admonish them and count them not as enemies but…

Exodus 3:15 The LORD God of your fathers, In a research paper done by the US Office on Child Abuse and Neglect entitled “The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children”, it was found that children with fathers who were present, involved and engaged in their lives generally had higher IQs, better educational outcomes, more appropriate social behaviour, displayed more security in exploring and interacting with their surroundings, and demonstrated marked psychological stability. God, in His infinite wisdom, had ordained that there was to be a mother and a father. The absence of a father can affect the future of a child and his development significantly. The research…

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing… Perseverance is the character trait that means a continuation of that thing which has been started. The Lord Jesus was a picture of perseverance when He, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and received the reward of His efforts: the salvation of our souls. Paul said that he pressed on in his Christian life in order to fulfill the Lord’s will for his life. Though threatened with trials, difficulties and death, Paul pressed on: he persevered. As believers in the Lord, we are called to a life of well-doing, a life…

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing… Perseverance is the character trait that means a continuation of that thing which has been started. The Lord Jesus was a picture of perseverance when He, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and received the reward of His efforts: the salvation of our souls. Paul said that he pressed on in his Christian life in order to fulfill the Lord’s will for his life. Though threatened with trials, difficulties and death, Paul pressed on: he persevered. As believers in the Lord, we are called to a life of well-doing, a life…