Someone once said that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While that is a rather bleak summation of what we can expect in this life, it is certainly true that death and taxes are universal human certainties. Thankfully, we don’t have to tread these deep…

How would you feel about following in the footsteps of one who was imprisoned for what he believed? A little intimidated, perhaps? Maybe a little hesitant, especially when the one in prison says, “Join me”? Let’s see how Paul encourages Timothy to have courage to follow the call of God…

If you’ve been around Christian circles for some time, then you’ve probably heard the saying that a person can be so heavenly minded that they are of no earthly good. However, that doesn’t seem to fit with what the Scriptures say. Not only is heavenly mindedness a good thing, it…

The early church spread out from Jerusalem as a result of persecution. As if the persecution wasn’t difficult enough to handle, more difficulties ensued in the surrounding cities where they preached the gospel. Even though there was a fantastic response to the gospel in Samaria, one such difficulty ensued when…

What must ministers remember in seeking to be faithful to their calling? Here are some essential truths ministers of the gospel must never forget. We adapted this content from the newest volume in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, 1 Corinthians by Daniel Akin and James Merritt. Four Truths a Minister of…

How should we understand Noah’s sacrifice after the flood? What role does it have in the aftermath of the story of the flood? Far from only being the response of a thankful man, Noah’s sacrifice has a profound effect on how God responds to his creation. Let’s take a deeper…