Philippians 1:21 says, “For to me, to live, is Christ, and to die is gain.” When we surrender, we die to ourselves and live for Jesus. To live is Christ. There is gain in leaving this earth as a Christian. We know that we will forever enjoy the wonder and splendor of heaven and being…
Luke is a physician who writes this Gospel under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit with the compassion and warmth that you would expect from a family doctor. In our text we find the events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist and the conception of Jesus, the Savior of the world. The focal point…
Surrender. We hear this word a lot in Christian circles. What does it mean to surrender? We sing the hymn “I surrender all”, but do we really grasp it’s meaning? Galatians 2:20 sheds some light on the concept of surrender. It reads: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but…
The Defense of the Faith is a classic work by Cornelius Van Til. Van Til was born in Grootegast, the Netherlands in 1895. He lived until 1987. Van Til was a professor of apologetics at the Westminister Theological Seminary. He comes from a reformed view of theology. However, whether you are a reformed theologian or…
This passage is one the most intriguing and doctrinally rich passages in all the Word of God. John introduces to us the Savior of the world. In doing so, we are brought to an understanding of who the Savior is. The theme of this passage of scripture focuses on the ‘Word’. What or who is…
Often times we wonder why God does not bless us. We cry out to God for revival but nothing ever happens. We live in a nation that is experiencing the judgment of God. This judgment of God, the natural consequences of sin comes as a direct result of our unfaithfulness to Him. This is exactly…
The book of Jonah is a fascinating book that tells of a man who learned a very valuable lesson in obedience to God. The life of Jonah teaches us that what God desires is not always what we want. However, it is much easier to obey God and follow Him than it is to go…
Thanksgiving is a special time that we set aside for the purpose of showing our gratitude to God and to each other. In the midst of a busy world with all of its strenuous demands, it is good for us to pause and take time to reflect on the good things of life. I would…
Many today are asking ‘why’ and ‘how’. Some of you may be worried and very disappointed. Our nation has made a decision. Our state has made a choice. As a nation, we have decided to turn away from our Creator. We have chosen the lie of Satan and the pleasure of Sin over Righteousness and…
Always Ready was written by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen. Dr. Bahnsen was born in 1948 and went home to be with the Lord in 1995. He was an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, author of numerous books, renowned conference speaker, and an excellent public debater. The book was edited by Robert R. Booth.…
