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Our labor for the Lord is… 1. a labor of love (I Thes. 1:3). 2. a labor not in vain (I Cor. 15:58). 3. a labor known by Christ (Rev. 2:2). 4. a labor God does not forget (Heb. 6:10). 5. a labor which is to be done together (I Cor. 3:9). 6. a labor … Continue reading “Labor”

Datona 500 As a hundred thousand fans watched, Richard Petty ended his 45-race losing streak and picked up stockcar racing’s biggest purse—$73,500. It all happened at the Daytona 500. Petty’s win, however, was a complete surprise. Going into the last lap, he was running 30 seconds behind the two leaders. All at once the car … Continue reading “Last, first shall be last”

Christ’s Return The evaluation of all humankind on the basis of works at Christ’s return (Matt. 25:31–32). The wicked will be condemned because of their evil deeds. Salvation is by grace and through faith (Eph. 2:8); the last judgment will test what believers have done with their lives (1 Cor. 3:13–15). Some will be rewarded … Continue reading “Last Judgment”

Appreciation of Heaven Appreciation of heaven is frequently highest among those nearing death. Suffering both increases our desire for heaven and prepares us for it. John Bradford (1510–1555), less than five months before his fiery departure from life for preaching the gospel in violent times, wrote to a friend of the glories of heaven he … Continue reading “Last Words”

What We Should •      Keep the sayings of Christ John 8:51–2 •      Keep the commandments of Christ John 14:15 •      Keep the unity of the spirit Ephesians 4:3 •      Keep unspotted from the world James 1:27 •      Keep in the love of God Jude 21 •      Keep the faith 2 Timothy 4:7 •      Keep pure … Continue reading “Keep”

Jesus’ Incarnation This is a teaching concerning Jesus’ incarnation. The Kenosis attempts to solve some paradoxes between the nature of God and of man as united in Jesus. For example, how could an all knowing God become a baby, or how could God be tempted? The Kenosis maintains that God when becoming a man divested … Continue reading “Kenosis”

President William McKinley But in all things commending ourselves…by kindness,…by love unfeigned. 2 Corinthians 6:4, 6 When William McKinley was President of the United States, he had to make a decision about the appointment of an ambassador to a foreign country. Two candidates were equally qualified, so McKinley was still a Congressman, he had observed … Continue reading “Kindness”

Jesus Is Jesus initiated His public life with a simple but stiff challenge to repentance (Matthew 4:17). It was actually a familiar message—identical, in fact, to the message of John the Baptist, Jesus’ forerunner (Matt. 3:2). Both urged their listeners to repent, to change their minds and hearts, not merely for the sake of change, … Continue reading “King”

Resource •      Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands, Charles H. Dyer & Roy B. Zuck, editors, (Baker Books; Grand Rapids, MI, 1994), pp. 201ff; 222ff •      C. Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, pp. 14-29

A Kingdom Implies a King The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven seem to be variations of the same idea. A kingdom implies a king. Our king is Jesus. Jesus said His kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36). Jesus’ authority did not come from man but from God (Luke 22:29). Entrance … Continue reading “Kingdom of God”