Why was the Bible Written? This is a question that has been asked by many over the centuries. The purpose of the Word of God is to reveal God’s plan to overcome, man’s problem. When man sinned in the garden, he became incapable of coming to God. So God has given us His plan for restoring the relationship that has been lost in the fall. The Word of God is given to prepare people for the coming of Christ, and to come to appreciate and accept the Work of Christ to provide salvation which brings a restored relationship to God. In order to give that instruction, God begins with a time of teaching in order to make possible a proper understanding of the ministry of Christ, this is done in the Old Testament, through the calling out of a people (Israel) and a giving of the law to Moses. There needed to be time for Israel and the world to recognize the need for a messiah. The New Testament the explains the shadows and instruction of the Old Testament, and fills up the History of salvation. Today, the events of our lives move us to a point where we realize … READ MORE

In the book of Hebrews, the writer of the book, in addressing a Hebrew audience, starts of the book by placing the name God in the emphatic position. The significance of this is often lost on us, but in so doing he draws attention to the fact that it is God (under the Hebrew name Elohim), who has acted in such a way as to reveal Himself to us. He has done that in various ways to the Hebrew people over a long period of time, and He concluded that revelation by sending the one, who was “His Son” to reveal to us the person and plan of God for salvation and a restored relationship with Himself. Since Elohim is powerful enough to create all things by His own power, it is possible for the revelation of Himself, through the Son, to make redemption possible for the world. It is this foundation that make possible the hope we have that the Word of God was more than just a book of ethical stories, complied by men. This is God’s own revelation of Himself and His plan to a world who could not deduce God’s plan without God, Himself, revealing it … READ MORE

The sacrifices of those who have given their all for the privileges we have as citizens of the Kingdom of God and America, should change our perspective and cause us to live a changed life. Colossians 3:1 reminds us that “since we were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.” As a believer, I am first of all a follower of Jesus Christ who lives in America. We must remember that people must always be more important than things. It is always easier to sacrifice for what we deem as important, than what we believe is required. In the Bible we are reminded that living is not about ourselves, but about those who are around us. As we move from our celebration of Memorial day, to the everyday living. We need to understand that the sacrifices of those who have gone before us are the basis of the privileges that we enjoy today. We should be glad to be an American, but even more a citizen of the Kingdom of God. God in His infinite plan has, for reasons only known to Him, has given us the wonderful … READ MORE