One of the most controversial doctrines in Christianity, is the resurrection, yet the heart of Christianity is the empty tomb! After detailing the evidence for the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15:5-11, we are reminded of the importance of Christ resurrection in the same chapter from verses 12-19, and it is summarized in verse 17 which says, “If Christ is not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in yo0ur sins.” Verses 20-28 shares the importance of the resurrection by reminding us in verse 20 that, “now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” Jesus’ resurrection is proof that there is something beyond this life, and for those who have a relationship with Him there is the promise of new life. As a result of this great chapter on the resurrection, we are told in 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the lord.” You see my friends, our ultimate victory over death is a motive for faithful service. Are you busy for God?… READ MORE

In Genesis 3:7-8 we see that after eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil the first thing that Adam and his wife did was to hide themselves from each other. This continues to be a problem with relationships today; we hid ourselves from God and others! We all find it hard to reveal to people who we are, and struggle to become what we believe that people want us to be. The idea of being laid “bare” before others, causes us to panic, and therefore, we often conform to the image of the group so that we can blend into the crowd rather than being salt and light. One of the things that makes a follower of Christ different from the world, is that we find our identity in Christ, and not in the opinions of man. Yet it is still hard for us to overcome this battle. How do we do it? We have to recognize that according to Romans 12:2 we are “… transformed by the renewing of your mind, …” We are not what we were, and we do not have to be what we think the world wants us to be. We … READ MORE

The fact that Psalm 115:3 says, God “does whatever He pleases” often causes people to view God as arbitrary or selfish. However, we must understand that this verse is couched in the attributes of God, and the knowledge that God will never do anything contrary to His nature. With that in mind, we are reminded by this passage and others like it that on one hand, no one can act and no circumstances can occur outside the bounds of God’s sovereign will. And on the other hand, No one can frustrate His plans or hinder his purposes. God doing as He desires is a statement of comfort to those who trust in Him, because we are brought to an understanding that God not only has the right to do what He wants, and the desire to accomplish His plan, but He also has the ability to carry that plan out. No one, nor nothing can keep God from accomplishing His plan for His creation. Everything that we do and experience is all a part of kingdom living. Isaiah 46:10 reminds us that God has said, “My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure,” This counsel was established … READ MORE