When we think of faithful men in the Bible, we will see Abraham at the forefront. This great man of faith endured a lifetime of trials. Few men ever face such an array of challenges as those of Abraham. He is called to leave his homeland in Ur and go to a place that he… Read More Abraham’s Greatest Test — Jesse Tubbs
Family relationships have the potential of being “a foretaste of glory divine.” Such traits as love, patience, and humility are ingredients which help make possible healthy family relationships. Yet sometimes difficulties arise in the best of homes. From Genesis 13 and 14:14-16, our attention will be focused on the relationship of Abraham and Lot. As… Read More The Relationship Between Abraham and Lot — Bruce Ligon
Abraham is a famous hero of the Jews who is credited with founding their great nation. His legacy stands tall over all time. Thousands of years after his life, Abraham is heralded as the friend of God (Jas. 2:23), and his life is used to show what true faith looks like. God knew the kind… Read More The Lies Abraham Told — Dustin Forthun
When one thinks of the word gospel, one often thinks of Romans 1:16 where Paul says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation…” Others will go to where the gospel is described as the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… Read More The Gospel Preached To Abraham — Roy Knight
“So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham” (Gal. 3:9, KJV). The words “faithful Abraham” are a marvelous and straightforward way of summarizing Abraham’s relationship with God. If every Christian living today could come to the end of his or her life and be described as “faithful” then that would be… Read More God’s Relationship With Abraham — Spencer Strickland
The sun shines down on the valley of Elah. The giant walks tall and proud close to the brook which meanders its way through the valley just north of Shochoh and northwest of Hebron. Goliath stands at about nine and a half feet in height, the modern equivalent of the biblical record of “six cubits… Read More Faith Shown In The Elah Valley — Jon Mitchell
His faith in God’s promises was so strong that he considered that God would resurrect Isaac in order to keep his promise to him (He. 11:18). Thus, his faith exemplifies what true obedience to God is all about (Ja. 2:14-26). The times when their faith was weak also serve as a warning for us to be watchful when we think we are strong (1 Co. 10:11-12).… Read More God’s Promises to Abraham — Jon Mitchell
Editor’s Note: Brother Grooms recently made a sermon in which he expounded upon the points made in this article. He preached it at the Boiling Springs Church of Christ in Boiling Springs, SC, on February 21, 2016. We encourage you to listen to his lesson here. By faith, Abraham obeyed…” (Heb. 11:8a). Thus begins the… Read More What Abraham Has Taught Me – Michael Grooms
Philippians was written from prison where Paul waited to see whether he would be executed or released. The Philippians were praying for his release and Paul expected that this would be answered and that he could continue his work. But he also knew that in death he would go to be with the Lord. This… Read More Heaven, the Better Place – David R. Pharr
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