Throughout the Bible there are many references to the hand. There are many types of hands that are described in the Bible. As Christians, we should strive to have hands that are pleasing to God. The Slothful Hand vs. The Prudent Hand. In comparing the slothful hand with the prudent hand we see, first of…
There is a reason why God gave us two ears. He wants us to listen. Too often we have a tendency to talk more than we listen. As Christians, we need to learn to be good listeners. Satan is constantly putting a bunch of noise and busyness in our lives in order to keep us…
James 4:1-10 says, “My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they…
The eye can be the most troublesome part of the human body. The eye is the window of the soul. What you look at, what you focus on; is who you become. Many lives have been ruined by a look. Jesus said in Matthew 5:29, “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out,…
One of my favorite games to play is chess. I am certainly no expert, but I love to play the game. It is a game of strategy. It is a game that challenges my mind. The Christian life is similar to a game of chess. You must maneuver through various strategies in order to protect…
We have learned a lot of interesting things as we have studied the book of Revelation. Bible prophecy is a very intriguing thing to study. But, now that our study of Revelation is coming to a close, what do we do now? How do we respond to these things? What do we do while…
In Revelation chapter 21 and 22 we have the culmination of human history. There are several major events in human history to keep in mind. (1) The fall. Because of the fall of man, the earth and all its inhabitants is cursed. Because of Adam’s sin, all have inherited a sin nature and we…
One of the great doctrines of our faith is the doctrine of reconciliation. The term ‘reconciliation’ comes from the Greek word ‘katallage’ (kat-al-lag-ay), which means to restore. It gives the sense of changing position. In relation to God it is changing from being an enemy of God to being a friend of God. When…
The final chapter of the book of Romans should not be overlooked. They are Paul’s final words to the church at Rome. The chapter consists of five basic parts. It begins with greetings to the church at Rome in verses 1-16. Paul then encourages the church to avoid divisions as he warns the church…
I have always been intrigued by the thought of the millennial kingdom or the thousand year reign of Christ. It will be a glorious utopia on earth for one thousand years. There will be a perfect peace that will rule the planet. At the end of the millennial reign, there will come a great…
Pastor Chris Noland 