The Bible encourages us to study its prophetic passages—but the Bible also warns us not to become obsessed with predicting the dates and times.… read more

God wants us to have a realistic and balanced view of Satan and his influence. The Bible clearly teaches that Satan and his demons are real, that… read more

We are all imperfect human beings, fallible and prone to sin—and that is why Christlike love is so important in the church. Because we are… read more

Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians—and for all believers, including you and me—is that we would daily decrease so that Christ may… read more

Jewish-American social critic Dennis Prager says he is often asked what was the greatest revelation he derived from his research into ancient… read more

Are you living up to the purpose God chose you to fulfill? Are you living up to His calling on your life? The Gospel is communicated in… read more

Paul was deeply concerned for the Thessalonians and so longed to see them that he sacrificed the valued presence of Timothy in order to check in on… read more

The believers in Thessalonica were poor, oppressed, and persecuted. They were slandered and hated by their neighbors. And still their faith in God… read more

We tend to speak of faith as if it were a tangible commodity that can be measured and weighed and quantified. People sometimes say, “I wish I… read more

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—His death and resurrection—is our only means of salvation. Our faith must always be a working faith, an… read more

The Thessalonians had been idol worshipers—but they had made a 180-degree turnabout. They had broken away from idols and now served the one… read more

As Christians, we must remember God chose us not because we are lovable but in spite of our unlovable condition. His love is unconditional. His… read more

The cross demonstrates how God is a God of both love and justice. His love for us enabled the ultimate sacrifice of His Son, fulfilling the need for… read more

Psalm 87 predicts that God’s people will come to Him, to His heavenly city, from every corner of the globe. The psalmist, looking forward with… read more

While many try to ignore Jesus, when He returns in power and might, it will no longer be possible to look the other way. Jesus’ first coming… read more

Psalm 47:1 says: “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” Most people have no problem clapping and shouting… read more

God chose names for Himself that reflect His character, His personality, and His identity. They are not a human invention, but a composite of His… read more

We all have times when we feel like we could use a boost in our faith level. Praise empowers our prayers and also builds up our faith so that, when… read more