In the Bible the heart is spoken of as the center of man or the “inner man.” It is the chief organ of physical life, and came to stand for man’s entire mental and moral activity, both rational and emotional. The heart (kardia, in Greek) is the “center of all physical and spiritual life.” It
The only one qualified to stand between God and man is Jesus. Anyone who claims to mediate between you and God, other than Jesus Christ, is a usurper, a false teacher. There is ONLY ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN … and He is JESUS. “For there is one God and one mediator between God
Acts chapter seven contains the last sermon of one of the most distinguished and courageous preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephen reviews old testament history in three main sections: I. The Patriarchal period from Abraham (verses 2-16), II. Moses and the law (verses 17-43), and III. The tabernacle and the temple (verses 44-50).
[Part 1] 1 Prophesied: This kingdom was prophesied: “The God of heaven shall set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed … and it shall stand forever” (Daniel 2:44). Isaiah called it “the house of the Lord” (Isaiah 9:6-7). Hundreds of years later John came preaching “the kingdom is at hand” (Matthew 3:1-2). Jesus
Scientists search the heavens and earth for information that will increase man’s knowledge of the physical world. Knowledge of God and His workings as seen in nature is called “Natural Theology.” By observing the heavens and the earth, we must conclude that a Higher Power exists. Paul writes: “The invisible things of him (God) since
What is the difference between being a divisive/quarrelsome person and one who obeys God as he “contends for the faith?” (Jude 3) Some will not accept truth. Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” said He came to divide, “not to bring peace but a sword (Mt 10:34).” He knew even members of the same family would
One of the most courageous men of all time was Stephen, the first Christian martyr. He was “full of grace and power.” Enemies of Christ opposed him but they “could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by which he spoke.” They seized him and brought him before the high court. When he
In 1829 two men, Wilson and Porter, were apprehended in Pennsylvania for robbing the US mail. They were then sentenced to death by hanging. Later, President Jackson pardoned Wilson, but strangely, he refused the pardon! But can a condemned criminal refuse a presidential pardon? The Supreme Court ruled that a pardon is not complete without
“It is appointed that man die, then go to face judgment” (Heb 9:27-28). Death is not the end, but separation of body from spirit. The body returns to dust; the spirit returns to God who gave it (EccI 12:7). This happens when breath leaves the body (I Kings 17:17). Life is the union of a
Jesus said: “I pray … that they all may be one.” (John 17:20-23) He knew that a kingdom or a house divided against Itself cannot stand (Mk 3:24-25). If division ruptures kingdoms and families, how does It effect the house of God, the church, God’s kingdom? We all know that It Is divided. What can