How does a preacher know if he’s preaching good sermons? There are several ways that question could be answered: What is the fruit? How does the congregation respond? How clear is his teaching?

Recent statistics show that in 2014: 4,000 churches opened and 3,700 churches closed but in 2019: 3,000 churches opened and 4,500 churches closed, so today, more churches are closing than opened.

...Israel is not going to have peace, not only because the nation is surrounded by Muslims who hate Jews like the Quran tells them, but because the curses of Deuteronomy are upon them, and will continue...

...It may seem that the world is out of control, but it is not. Throughout biblical history, God assured His people of His unfailing purpose at times when they needed that assurance most.

...God can never deny himself; therefore, he must uphold all of his attributes. And we find clear evidence of this at the cross...God is always purely all of his attributes in complete perfection and unity. 

...In Isaiah 9, the people of Israel have plunged themselves into darkness because they refused to believe the Word of God. Yet, God tells them that where there is darkness, he will bring light (Isaiah 9:2).

...There are some who claim to know Christ as Savior but do not want to live in accordance with His will. They do not recognize that there will be a time of desperation when they will call upon God for help, but...

...No, you can’t have your deep longings always fulfilled in this life. But you also don’t have to be miserable all the time. Enjoyment is possible through simple means.

...Creation still speaks—of God and who He is and what He does and what delights Him—and one of the things it speaks is that there is a time for stillness and silence.

... If, as some claim, God has cast Israel off forever because of their disobedience, then Jesus would have forfeited the right to sit on David’s throne, and biblical prophecy would be a lie.

Because we live in a culture obsessed with self-esteem, the concept of sin is disagreeable. The message of the day is that happiness and contentment comes not in change, but in simply accepting who you are.

...There is one constant, an immutable reality that cannot but offer enduring comfort and joy: Jesus Christ is Lord. He — the atoning friend of sinners, the triumphant risen savior — wins, in time and eternity.

Thanksgiving comes every year, and giving thanks to God is a standard privilege of the Christian life. It is our obedience...It is also a way to glorify God...

...There are some scary texts in the Bible, but there is no more terrifying text in all of Scripture than what we find in Matthew 7 straight from the Lord Jesus Himself...

...The Imago Dei is a topic that has been debated throughout church history. In considering the image of God in man, four categories of communicable attributes rise to the top.

...The faith of the Pilgrims in God guided their thoughts and actions. Plymouth Governor William Bradford described this motive for the journey from England to Holland and eventually to North America...

The first prayer that many children learn is said in rushed anticipation before a meal: “God is great, God is good, let us thank him for this food.” There’s actually quite a bit of sound theology packed into that...

What is the hope of the gospel according to Colossians? In a word, it is Christ. Paul tells the Colossians that “the hope of glory” is “Christ in you.” Those who have Christ dwelling in them have the hope that they...

The Thanksgiving season provides time to reflect on our need to express gratitude. For many Christians, the time also grants an opportunity to reflect on God’s Word.