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Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God – Hebrews 12:2 We learn many things as we look to Jesus on the cross. We learn…

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him– Acts 12:5 Pain, sorrow, and loss drive us to prayer — and to a turning point — here in this story, and always. James is beheaded by Herod and Peter is awaiting his execution in jail…but…

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth – 2 Timothy 2:25 There is something here to be learned for those who might admonish others, for those who are admonished, and an objective and God-glorifying truth. It is not accidental or incidental that…

The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you– 1 Peter 5:10 God is “the God all grace.” The first and primary example of grace Peter gives us is that God has “called us…

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord – 2 Corinthians 5:8 In the verse before, Paul affirms that “we walk by faith, not by sight.” This is certainly true when we speak of life after death. “What happens when we die?”…

Those that be planted in the house of the LORD… shall still bring forth fruit in old age – Psalm 92:13-14 The psalmist asserts that those who live godly lives will be as strong and healthy as cedar trees (verse 12). There are few who would not like to think of themselves as being strong…

by Sis. Marie CountsBrunswick, Georgia There is so much trouble and tur-moil and so few people living in peaceand unity even among God’s childrentoday. There are many things thatstood out to me as I recently re-readthe book of Ephesians. When we real-ize who we were before God called us,quickened us, made us alive, and gaveus…

By: Elder Lasserre Bradley, Jr. Cincinnati Primitive Baptist Church Many have concluded that the book of Ecclesiastes presents a very dark and pessimistic message. It is understandable that such an opinion may be formed when the wise man Solomon begins his discourse with the declaration, “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all…

By: Lasserre Bradley, Jr. While “Amazing Grace” is one of the best loved of the old hymns; many stop short of admitting how really amazing grace is. Some will say, “I believe salvation is by grace;” but then begin to interject various good works and free-will actions they say are necessary. Grace is amazing because…

Bro. Ryan Erdmier Blackshear, Georgia The importance of the kingdom of heaven cannot be overemphasized! Matthew 4:17 says, “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Re- pent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” From that verse, we know from the very start of Jesus’ teachings, He taught about the kingdom…