No one enjoys trials. However, in a Christian context they take on a different perspective. When rightly understood, they can be helpful to spiritual growth. This video explains the many benefits of our trying

“Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble-minded) for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.” The Greek word translated “poor” has the significance of utter destitution, extreme poverty. Thus, a full appreciation of our own spiritual destitution is essential in order to receive the divine grace

The Bible describes the importance and symbolism of baptism. Do we understand how baptism is key to those are "the called according to His

Original Question: Please explain Luke 17:20-21, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” In this event, Jesus was talking to the Pharisees. How could God’s kingdom be in the

God's plan is to bless all the families of the earth. But before that could be accomplished a ransom was needed to offset the inherited sin of Adam. Jesus was that perfect corresponding price that will provide for the resurrection of all mankind in his earthly

The prophet Zechariah made a profound declaration in Zechariah 4:10: This is a rather strange statement. What were the circumstances that caused Zechariah to ask this question? The Setting At the time, the Israelites were released from Babylon and permitted to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the

The Bible describes the importance and symbolism of baptism. Do we understand how baptism is key to those are "the called according to His

Given fifty-six years ago, the message is a classic example for introducing candidates to consecration and being Baptized into Christ’s death. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your

Start time: Sunday, March 31, 2019, 9:00 am CDT (US Central Time) The Video Frame below will be updated shortly before the Session starts. Press the Play button to join. At Jesus’ birth, the angels proclaimed “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke

What is the Kingdom in this verse? Jesus referenced the kingdom earlier in Matthew 6:10, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven.” Jesus was teaching an earthly salvation (for mankind) as well as a heavenly salvation (for His followers who make a covenant by

Jesus didn’t go anywhere when he died. He was dead in the tomb.​ We read in Isaiah’s prophecy that Jesus “poured out His soul unto death,” that His soul was made “an offering for sin.” (Isaiah 53:12, 10.) Then again we read, “Thou wilt not leave my soul in Sheol [meaning the grave

By saying just one word, “Mary,” our Lord brought about the comfort which Mary sought... We are entering a season leading to the time of Passover, a time to remember our Lord and the meaning of his death. Many Christians begin a study of Jesus