Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. — Hebrews 4:14 — Aleksander G. | Russia The Russian Orthodox Church instructs people to pray to the saints, who are looked upon as advocates and intercessors able to … Read More
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Counting All Loss
More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ. — Philippians 3:8 — Aleksander G. | Russia Every person, at … Read More
Consider the Great Things
Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. — 1 Samuel 12:24 — Sergey K. | Russia Times of troubles, anxiety and worry—these are realities in life we are well acquainted with. These times are fertile soil for panic, … Read More
Be on Your Guard
You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness. — 2 Peter 3:17 — Sergey K. | Russia We like security systems. The more security, the safer we feel. Perhaps this is why sermons … Read More
God Is Worthy of Genuine Worship
“For from the rising of the sun even to its setting, My name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense is going to be offered to My name, and a grain offering that is pure; for My name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord of hosts. — Malachi … Read More
Bearing Burdens
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2 — Dmitry C. | Russia Helping someone who has fallen into sin is not any easy task. When we help an erring Christian return to the path of truth, we take on the burden of caring for them in the spirit of … Read More
Justifying Ourselves
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. — Galatians 2:21 — Dmitry C. | Russia Have you tried to justify yourself? We can do this to ourselves, one another, our bosses, our children—even God. The desire to justify self is ingrained in … Read More
Always Ready
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence. — 1 Peter 3:15 — Igor G. | Russia Shortly before Peter finished his earthly mission and entered … Read More
The Hope of Glory
[The saints] to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. — Colossians 1:27 — Igor G. | Russia Our God wants to be known and glorified. He wants all nations of the world … Read More
Dignified Deacons
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. — 1 Timothy 3:8–10 — Aleksander … Read More
The Name That Saves
For there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. — Acts 4:12 — Valery B. | Russia Evangelical Christians in Russia are often accused of betrayal. Those close to us say that by embracing the evangelical faith we have betrayed the “faith of … Read More
The Former Soviet Union
The Former Soviet Union Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine A TMAI School in Russia Word of Grace Bible Institute (for Russian Speakers) When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, the future of religious freedom looked bright. Over time, however, many of the religious rights that were once granted gave way to increased government regulations … Read More
Whom Are You Trusting?
Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. — Psalm 27:14 — Sergey M. | Russia When we, as believers, encounter more and more difficult trials, each one of us must have strong faith in the Lord and unshakeable trust in Him. Such was the … Read More
TMAI Distinctive #6: LONGEVITY
What sets The Master’s Academy International apart? We think there are at least six elements that make this ministry model distinct. This time, we’re talking about distinctive #6: Longevity.
TMAI Distinctive #1: STEWARDSHIP
What sets The Master’s Academy International apart? There are six things that make TMAI’s ministry model unique, and we’ve asked Craig Bowen, pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Missouri to give us his perspective on the first one. We think you’ll be encouraged by his thoughts on faithful stewardship and global missions.
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
It had all started with a prayer request. For more than a month, the entire church prayed fervently for 18-year-old Nadia’s recovery. Her appendix had burst, landing her in the hospital with severe complications, and she’d been placed in a medically induced coma. Brothers and sisters from the community donated their blood for her. The … Read More
Good News from Russia
These days, you can hardly turn on the news without hearing some commentary about Russia. But what you will not likely hear through the mainstream commentary is some of the best news coming out of Russia: The Lord is building His church! Recently, the Samara Center for Biblical Training (SCBT) held its annual “Preachers’ Conference.” … Read More
It’s All About the Church
One Sunday after leaving church, Yevgeniy drudged home worn out and discouraged. He wasn’t sure what he was supposed to do. On this Sunday, one of the pastors taught about Mary, the mother of Jesus. He preached that Mary is like any person–sinful and in need of a savior. But later that same day, at … Read More
