After reaching Greece, Paul became a fearless witness for Christ in a pagan culture. He explained the true God to the high-minded philosophers of that day. Paul is a role model for how we must confro…

When you stand on Mars Hill in Athens, you’re standing where history happened. Paul the Apostle stood on that same rock, telling philosophers of his day about the true God. They were the intell…

Paul’s ministry in Jerusalem caused his enemies to have him arrested on false charges. He was sent to Caesarea, Rome’s government center in the region. There he languished in prison, wait…

Paul was an able defender of the Gospel, even when standing before kings. His passion for truth even caused one king to doubt Paul’s sanity. Paul was on a mission, and in Caesarea, he ultimatel…

In the Roman Empire, a vast number of people were slaves. While in prison, Paul wrote to a friend about a runaway slave he had led to Christ. Let’s get a glimpse into the heart of Paul, who lov…

In Roman times, slaves made up over half the population. Paul wrote about one of these slaves while in prison. Let’s learn from Paul’s admonition to the owner of Onesimus, a man named Phi…

In Greek, the word “witness” is the word known in English as “martyr.” In the early church, dying for Christ went hand in hand with being His witness. Paul the Apostle went to…

What kind of legacy will you and I leave behind? The Apostle Paul left a legacy of faithfulness to Christ to the very end of his life. He died as a martyr in Rome. But how should we as Christians fac…

With joyful carols filling the air, the Christmas season is upon us. Economy experts say the season is pivotal for retailers, and during this time of year many get caught up in the materialistic desi…

The lights of Christmas come down in January. But the light Jesus brings into the hearts of believers can burn brighter every day. Sin, however, can quickly obscure that light, so we must be diligent…

At Christmas, we would rather not think about the end of life. But the eternal life Jesus provided for those who believe means that death is not the end. In one sense, Jesus becomes the beginning of …

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The life He offers to those who believe is an eternal one. This Christmas let’s be thankful for the life our Savior promises, a …

“Greater love hath no man, than a man lay down his life for his friends.” That’s what Jesus said, and that’s what He did. There is no greater love than the love of God through…

Jesus said, “Everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. If the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.” That’s great news! Freedom is more than avoiding jail. Freedom is livin…

People in deep bondage are often under the illusion that they are free. Many of the religious leaders of Jesus’ day thought they were free, and they didn’t like being told that they neede…

The Apostle Paul wrote of a deep mystery: “great is the mystery of godliness; God was manifest in the flesh.” At Christmas we remember a night like no other, the night Jesus was born on p…

When mankind rebelled against God, the chasm between the two was infinite. Divine justice demanded payment for this great sin. Only God could bridge this gap, and He did so by sending Jesus into the …

We encounter many conflicts and divisions in our lives, but none weightier than the division between a holy God and sinful man. Two thousand years ago that dividing wall was breached in a feeding tro…

Jesus said of Himself, “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” He always had to sleep in someone else’s home. His first night on earth was in a borrowed manger—a cattle …

After the last prophet’s writings, the voice of God fell silent in Israel for four hundred years. Then, one day, a brilliant light flooded the skies over a sleepy town south of Jerusalem. Myria…

Many people have misconceptions about angels. In the Bible, the word “angel” simply means “messenger.” These beings serve God in heaven and on earth, doing His bidding. When t…

In ancient societies, shepherds had the low rung on the ladder. Their jobs were smelly, and the hours were long. When Jesus was born, the heavenly host of angels did not appear to the ruling elite. I…