Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself so that you too will not be tempted. — Galatians 6:1 — Julio Alfonso García Cruz: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Biblical spirituality is opposed … Read More
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South Africa A former British colony, South Africa gained independence in 1961. Segregation was enforced by the colonizers and was formally structured into state policy from 1948 to 1994. Though it was officially abolished in 1994, segregation still plagues the society and church, as does syncretism between traditional African religions and Christianity. TODAY, PRAY … Read More
Wash Their Feet
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. — John 13:14 — Tan Molina: Berea Seminary | Spain Recently, an extravagant farewell party was thrown by a very powerful man. Every celebrity, the crème de la crème of society, attended it. The Lord, … Read More
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
The Unpardonable Sin
Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. — Matthew 12:31 — S. R. | Asia Have you ever been troubled regarding the unpardonable sin? It’s understandable because Jesus talks about the impossibility of forgiveness for this sin. In other … Read More
Tender-Hearted Forgiveness
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. — Ephesians 4:32 — Enrique Godoy Castillon: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Ephesians begins with three chapters about who we are in Christ. The rest of the book explains, in light of these truths, … 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
The Perfect High Priest
Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. — Hebrews 7:25 — Domi Bosquet: Berea Seminary | Spain In the Old Testament, the high priest was appointed by God to offer sacrifices to atone for the sins … Read More
People of Mercy, Peace, and Love
May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you. — Jude 2 — Raymond C. Diango: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines God is merciful, peaceful, and loving. His love moved Him to show mercy to sinful men and women, making peace with them through the blood of His own Son. He showed undeserved … Read More
Delighting in the Truth
I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man. — Romans 7:21-22 — Mark Tatlock: President, The Master’s Academy International | USA Prior to conversion, no one could claim to “joyfully concur … Read More
Tested, Not Tempted
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. — James 1:13 — Laney Stroup: Japan Bible Academy | Japan The pages of history are filled with stories of Christians who suffered for their faith. … Read More
Great Is Your Faithfulness
The Lord’s loving-kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22–23 — Misko Horvatek: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Jeremiah was heartbroken over the tragedy of his nation and city, Jerusalem. His soul was shattered even though he understood why thousands of … Read More
Rejecting God’s Revelation
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper. — Romans 1:28 — Daniel Herceg: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Paul’s letter to the local church in Rome is a part of the general … Read More
A Perfect Exercise of Power
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him… After they had mocked Him, they took the scarlet robe off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. — Matthew 27:27, 31 — Genis M. | Albania … Read More
The Priority of Preaching God’s Word
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. — Acts 2:41–42 — Eduardo Izquierdo: Instituto de Expositores | USA The preaching of … Read More
All Things For Good
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:28 — Lance Roberts: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic This verse is one of the mountain peaks of Scripture, towering in its usage above many others … Read More
The Truth about Apostasy
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. — 1 Timothy 4:1 — P. S. | Middle East Anyone who has been a believer for some time knows at least one person who has denied the faith. … Read More
Remember Those Who Labor for Your Soul
For you recall, brethren, our labor and hardship, how working night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. — 1 Thessalonians 2:9 — Nick Kalena: European Bible Training Center | Germany Many quickly conclude that this text is just for pastors. However, … Read More
