Classics

2. Legalism “Legalism” involves legislating ideal behaviors, trying to gain practical righteousness by self-effort, and focusing on externals more than the heart motives. The Galatian church fell into this trap due to false teachers: “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly…

One of the important foundations for a healthy, vital Christian life is the assurance of your salvation. It is nearly impossible to have Christ as the center of your life if you’re not sure He is in your life as personal Savior (John 1:12). Many believers who struggle with uncertainty regarding their standing with God…

Core Values for the Christian Family A Study Outline In this generation, “family values” has become a popular term. May we clearly identify what values are eternally valuable and live accordingly. A. The Relevance of Values“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). B. Biblical Values Summarized 1. The Glory…

There is an initial act of yielding that is to be followed by a continuous attitude so that as we come to know God and His will better through daily communion we yield instantly to Him any un-yielded place or thing. Someone has tersely said, “Surrender is a crisis that develops into a process.” May…

THE LIFE YIELDED — HOW? Perhaps some reader has been brought to say, Lord, I will yield to Thee. I see why I should yield, and what but now tell me how. Because salvation from beginning to end is through God’s pure grace, He always takes the initiative in bringing us into a fuller experience…

Christ promised His disciples, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12 emphasis added). Since the Lord Jesus Christ has unlimited power and sinless character, it is…

“[God] who … called me by His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me.” Galatians 1:15,16 All our study and worship of Christ are focused on five points: Christ incarnate, the crucified Christ, the enthroned Christ, the indwelling Christ, and Christ coming in glory. If the first is the seed, the second is…

Over three centuries ago this pastor/scholar admonished Christians to experience wholehearted devotion to God. Following a discussion of spiritual disciplines, he turns here to a consideration of God’s gracious love—the wonderful inspiration for our spiritual growth and ministry. . … A deep and serious consideration of the truths of our religion, and that, both as…

Imagine getting an invitation to dine with a celebrity, like your favorite recording artist, actor or author. What if your nation’s leader invited you to the capitol to have lunch? What an honor to be invited by the queen (if you live in the U.K.), or the president (if you live in the U.S.A.), or…

When I was growing up, my dad’s stride was much longer then mine. If we were on a brisk walk, his 6′ 2″ frame would carry him swiftly as I scampered along by his side. I caught up to him in my teen years so our stride has been about equal since then … Now…