The fifth chapter of Second Corinthians begins with a wonderful depiction of immortality and the confident assurance that faithful Christians have of eternal salvation. The early verses focus on the longing (described as even a “groan”) that our spirits have for the “house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (5:1-4). While we cannot see it now, that does not matter. …
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 145)
So, do you have a pair of eclipse glasses? What are you going to do with those now? They were good for watching the eclipse, but what now? They are pretty much useless to you now! What else do you have in your life that is no longer of any value to you? Are you carrying around anything that you should have…
During a total solar eclipse, the moon “gets in the way” of the sun, so that an object that is 400 times larger than the moon cannot be seen. In some places, people will experience 100% coverage of the sun. In other places, there will be partial coverage. For too many Christians, we are like the moon in this scenario. Too often…
You may be someone who only has a few friends. Maybe you have lots of friends. (Your Facebook friend count doesn’t count.) Regardless of the number of people who you consider to be your friends, and regardless even of what kind of friends you have, what kind of friend are you? Scripture teaches us, “A man who has friends must himself be…
When you gather together with fellow Christians in order to worship the almighty God, how does that “activity” and “opportunity” affect you? Consider the fact that in worship you are entering into the very presence of God–stepping into His throne room and appearing before Him. Or consider it from another viewpoint–you are standing before the cross of Jesus and watching Him suffer…
When the air conditioner in your home goes out in the middle of summer, it is a major catastrophe and demands immediate attention. But, have you ever taken time to consider those who do not have a/c or cannot afford to run it? When the folks in the drive-thru at the fast food restaurant mess up your order (again), it is a…
John the Baptist was commissioned by heaven to prepare men for the coming of the promised Messiah. And by all reasonable (and Divine) measurements, he was successful in his efforts (Matt. 3:5-6). Scripture teaches that John even had his own disciples—who were learners and followers of him in what he was teaching. But there is something that we need to see (and…
Some members of the family are the “bread winners.” Some are the “bargain finders.” Some are the organizers, some are the cleaners, some are the cooks, some are the jack-of-all-trades. But when it comes to the peaceful well-being of your home, what do you bring? Sometimes we think we need to have the nicest of things in our homes and have the…