We come now to the first of the seven churches of Revelation. The Lord is giving a message to the church at Ephesus. In verse one we read, “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst…
We often focus on the fact that God is a God of love and mercy and grace. This is true. God is love. He does love you and He does love me. He loved us so much that He gave His one and only Son to die on the cross for our sins. He has…
This is one of the most intriguing passages of scripture in all of the Bible. The apostle John sees Jesus in a way that he has never seen Him before. There are also some great principles that we learn from this vision that John had. What John Heard: The principle of authority. Revelation 1:9-11 says,…
In verse 15 of Romans, we see how Paul had an eagerness to preach the Gospel. He had an overwhelming burden and a sense of obligation to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. Paul had no shame when it came to proclaiming the Gospel. Why was Paul so bold? Why should…
Just like any good book, John gives a dedication and an introduction for the book of Revelation. In looking at John’s greetings to the churches, we find some relevant Biblical principles that we should follow. The Recipients. Verse four reads, “John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from…
In this passage, we see the Pastor’s heart in Paul. He had a great love for the believers in Rome. There are several things that we see in the heart of Paul that can apply to our lives today. He thanked God for them. “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all,…
No other book has brought such interest and awe like the book of Revelation. It has also brought much confusion as to its meaning. Scholars have debated its meaning for centuries. As we study the book of Revelation, there are a couple of things that we need to keep in mind: 1. It is inspired…
In his commentary on the book of Romans, Warren Wiersbe writes: “On May 24, 1738, a discouraged missionary went “very unwillingly” to a religious meeting in London. There a miracle took place. “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in his journal, “I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ,…
One of the most important aspects of the local church is discipleship. It is vital that believers in Christ participate with other believers in the process of growing to become more like Christ. At Spruce Head, we provide many opportunities for individuals from all walks of life and age groups to grow in their faith.…
WHY is an ongoing evangelism ministry so important in the local church? Many questions are raised today concerning the proper strategy for winning the lost to Christ. The honest answer to those questions is simply the fact that there is no ‘perfect’ strategy. There is no specific right or wrong way to bring the Gospel…
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