Twas The Night Before Christmas
on December 22nd, 2023
Most people are more familiar with this Christmas poem, with Santa Claus and Rudolph than they are the true meaning of Christmas. As a matter of fact, this December holiday is universally celebrated, but the real Christmas of the Bible is practically unknown.So, what does God’s Word say about “The Night Before Christmas”? Jesus is the God-man. Although He was eternally God, His human life began wi... Read More
An Exegesis of Joy to the World
on December 15th, 2023
In 1719, Isaac Watts published a book of poems, each of which was based on a Psalm of the Bible. In his published works were the words of Joy to the World. Watts wrote these lyrics based off of Psalm 98. The purpose behind the original writing of this poem was a celebration of the second coming of our Lord and Savior.When you look at Psalm 98, you will see that the Psalm is broken up into 3 parts:... Read More
Colors & The Gospel
on November 30th, 2023
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For The Love Of Christ Controls Us
on November 28th, 2023
What if the One True Gospel of Jesus Christ changed you so much, that you no longer lived for yourself? What if the Saving Work of Jesus Christ—the Perfect Atonement for your sins—changed you so much, that you no longer desired to live like the world? What if the Love of Christ controlled you so much that you were compelled to persuade others to follow Jesus?It should. Your life should be transfor... Read More
Set Your Mind
on November 24th, 2023
Cross-referencing 2 Corinthians 5:1 with Philippians 3:19-21 allows us to see the difference in mentality between the Ambassador and the unbeliever.Verse 19 clearly explains that the unbeliever sets his mind on the things of this world. His worth (“glory”) is found here on this earth. His “god” is everything that he can see here and now. The unbeliever is focused on what is temporary and worldly.B... Read More
Set Your Eyes
on November 20th, 2023
From the very outset of the Ambassador’s life, he sets his focus on “the things that are above.” The Ambassador recognizes that he is not of this world, and therefore should not live according to the things of this world. The Ambassador is in a foreign land, representing his King.We are reminded of this because our life is “hidden with Christ in God.” An Ambassador is a believer in Jesus Christ — ... Read More
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