The Lord Jesus Christ says, “blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” Is that just a lovely little Sunday School sentiment? No, that is eternal truth from the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our verse deals with grief or sorrow. We all realize that there are definite events that cause sorrow in life. It is absolutely right to mourn and grieve at times. God is pleased to grant comfort to those in mourning. In Matthew 5:4, the Lord...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Blessed are the poor in spirit." The word “poor” here was a word used to describe a beggar: one who had nothing. What does it mean to be "Poor in spirit and how can that be a blessing?
Are you happy? We have all been asked that question. At some point we have asked others that simple question. Are you happy? The world seeks to convince us that happiness is stuff: the nicer car, having more money in the bank, etc. If I just had...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is not popular in some circles to talk about repentance. It is considered a negative and depressing doctrine that should be left alone. Some relegate it to be an Old Testament doctrine not to be taught in this age of “grace.” It is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We rejoice in what we have because of what Jesus Christ did at Calvary by shedding His blood as a total, complete payment for our sin. But what does that do in the life of the one who has been saved? Let’s look a at a seemingly passing...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The believer has an amazing place in God’s love. It is a wonderful thing to know someone loves you. Dear friend, if you are saved you can be confident, you can be secure in the eternal position that has been given to you “In the love...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I think we could preach on faith every time we meet until Jesus returns for us and not exhaust it. We can very simply define the believer in Jesus Christ as “a person of faith,” or “one of His faithful.” But what does that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We can be used regardless of our background; regardless of our social standing, regardless of our secular education; regardless of how the world views us. In Christ we can be used for God’s glory.
What is mankind’s biggest problem? We might well answer, “his sin condition and need of God’s forgiveness.” And that would certainly be the right answer. But, could we also see that because of sin man has another very real...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
