Author: Administrador

Dateline Jerusalem—On the eve of the annual celebration of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, the 1 million inhabitants of this city were shocked by the announcement that a body, identified as that of Jesus, was found in a long-neglected tomb just outside the boundary of the city. Rumors had been circulating the last week … Continue reading “RESURRECTION, CHRIST’S”

Long ago, a pastor was visiting at a couple’s new home out in the country. The pastor spent the night. He was awakened the next morning by the soft voice of a soprano singing, “Nearer, My God, to Thee.” He was impressed by the piety of the young hostess, since she evidently began her day … Continue reading “RELIGION, FALSE”

The Ministry of Reconciliation … Originates with God, not man Is personally experienced Is universally inclusive Is without condemnation Is delivered by men Is owned and accredited by God Is voluntarily accepted Achieves what otherwise is impossible Is experienced moment by moment. Ray Stedman Authentic Christianity (Portland, OR: Mutnomah, 1985)1115

The story has been told of a believer, Frederick Nolan, who was fleeing from his enemies during a time of persecution in North Africa. Pursued by them over hill and valley with no place to hide, he fell exhausted into a wayside cave, expecting his enemies to find him soon. Awaiting his death, he saw … Continue reading “PROTECTION, DIVINE”

The difference between propitiation and expiation is not always easy to understand, even though we all experience it. Consider the case of a certain factory worker who was seriously injured on the job. After the doctors had done all they could, he was still left partially paralyzed. An investigation revealed that the company was at … Continue reading “PROPITIATION VERSUS EXPIATION”

One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the youth who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know the difference between the son in that pigpen and the … Continue reading “PRODIGAL SON”

When Crowfoot, the great chief of the Blackfoot confederacy in southern Alberta, gave the Canadian Pacific Railroad permission to cross the Blackfoot land from Medicine Hat to Calgary, he was given in return a lifetime railroad pass. Crowfoot put it in a leather case and carried it around his neck for the rest of his … Continue reading “PROMISES, GOD’S”

A certain mental patient was convinced that he was dead, so he was committed to the care of a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist had the man read an anatomy book and watch films to show him that dead men do not bleed. Then he took him into a room full of cadavers, where the man saw … Continue reading “PRESUPPOSITIONS”

Some people confuse principles with rules. A principle is something that comes from inside a person. A rule is an outward restriction. To obey a principle you have to use your mental and moral powers. To obey a rule you have only to do what the rule says. Dr. Frank Crane pointed out the difference … Continue reading “PRINCIPLES VERSUS RULES”

In a sermon, Greek and Hebrew are like underwear: they add a lot of support, but you don’t want to let them show.1067 The story has been told of a young pastor who with great concern and sincerity ended his sermon like this: “And now, my friends, if you do not believe these truths, there … Continue reading “PREACHING STYLE”