Christ will return, and His return should motivate us to work hard and give sacrificially for the work of God. In the parable of the ten minas in… read more

Today we will look at the three characteristics Jesus described in Matthew 25 that we should develop as we wait for His return. … read more

In Matthew 24, Jesus’ disciples asked when He would return to usher in the end of the age. Instead of revealing how long they should wait,… read more

How do you build your life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ? By holding on to something that is secure and immovable. That’s why Paul says,… read more

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