[God] has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. — 2 Timothy 1:9 — D. G. | Asia Every breath that humans take proves that our Creator is gracious. … Read More
Today's Devotional
Afflicted, Comforted, Prepared to Comfort
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God — 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 — … Read More
Central Europe
Central Europe Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic European Bible Training Center | Germany/Austria/Switzerland Though it is the birthplace of the Reformation, Central Europe today is one of the most atheistic regions in the world. Only a return to God’s word can bring the people of these countries out … Read More
Pray for Understanding
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day. — Psalm 25:5 — Brian Kinzel: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine What’s behind the psalmist’s plea for learning? What explains his desire for knowledge? Context tells us that his enemies hated him and … Read More
Godly Character
It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love … Read More
Live by the Spirit, Walk by the Spirit
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. — Galatians 5:25–26 — Gianluca Pollutri: Italian Theological Academy | Italy The true source of godly conduct is the Holy Spirit. Just as a plant that receives nourishment from its … Read More
God’s Glory Comes Through Simple Men
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong. — 1 Corinthians 1:27 — Christian Andresen: European Bible Training Center | Germany Not only did God choose to confound the wise by … Read More
Effective Worship in the Marketplace
O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? — Psalm 15:1 — Eric Weathers: TMAI Headquarters | USA Psalm 15 motivates believers to openly praise God in the presence of their coworkers, customers, and suppliers. Our psalm describes actions of the redeemed. It demonstrates the commitment, reputation, … Read More
Amazing Fearlessness
Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. — Acts 4:13 — D. P. | Middle East Uneducated fishermen, standing firm before the powerful religious leaders who had killed Christ, proclaiming the … Read More
Defeating Surviving Sin
If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. — 1 John 1:8 — Carlos Montoya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras A distorted or weak view of sin results in one of two spiritual ills: legalism or licentiousness. The Latin culture is … Read More
Submit to One Another
Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. — Ephesians 5:21 — Laney Stroup: Japan Bible Academy | Japan One of the most difficult issues in missions is that of interpersonal relationships. Although in word, most missionaries profess to be willing to die for each other, in deed, petty differences and personal preferences … Read More
Sound Words, Sound Lives
If anyone…does not agree with sound words…he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means … 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
Approved by Tests
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Read More
Do Not Let Sin Reign
Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. — Romans 6:4 — Oleg Kalyn: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine As God’s children, we earnestly wait for the … Read More
Employ Your Special Gift
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. — 1 Peter 4:10 — Ruben Videira Soengas: Berea Seminary | Spain As the groom’s wedding day approaches, his eyes sparkle with anticipation. His eager enthusiasm grows with every tick of … 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
Bought with a Price, Even Your Body
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body. — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — Jonathan Willoughby: Instituto de Expositores … Read More
