Can you imagine living in a place where you would never see the sun again, or enjoy a nice day? There are places on this earth where the weather is always cold, and there are even some places where the sun doesn't shine for long in the winter. But that doesn't last for long as the seasons change and the sun shines for hours. God made a promise to all flesh after the flood, saying, “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease” (Genesis 8:22 NKJV). Even those who do evil enjoy nice weather, as Jesus said of our heavenly Father, "He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust" (Matthew 5:45b).

How can we explain the mysterious, bewildering, fearing, hoping, dreaming, dreading life of ours? Only can it be explained by the fact that Jesus came and said God is not far from any of us. We are weak, restless, and wicked because a thin veil of blindness rules in us, and our lives are untouched by His guidance. We are not alone in this world though many people so think. It is God’s unseen presence that haunts and disquiets us.

 To applaud by clapping hands would be a response of praise directed toward the person. This act implies that the person did something meritorious. But we know that we could never do anything that merits our salvation. Jesus said, regarding obedience, does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. So likewise, you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do’ (Luke 17:9,10). We must obey God to be forgiven, but Jesus is the one who earned our salvation, and thanks belongs to Him.

 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. 8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

The Bible says, “Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you” (Psalm 32:9 NKJV). 

 Have you ever thought about the importance of the blood of our Savior? God had always been approached through the medium of blood. This was so even in the Old Testament days. Every animal that was ever sacrificed portrayed in type the shedding of the Savior’s precious blood. The red line of sacrifice extends from the garden of Eden to the cross of Calvary, and every sacrifice offered then found its complete fulfillment in the offering of the body of the Son of God.

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what  shall we do (Acts 2:37 KJV)? These people had just heard Peter proclaim that the man they crucified about fifty days earlier was now sitting at the right hand of God. Much more than the physical pain of a finger prick, these folks felt the sting of their guilt after hearing these words by a man through whom the Holy Spirit spoke. 

Since before the turn of the twentieth century, track participants had been striving to run the mile in the shortest possible length of time. In 1886 Walter George ran the mile in 4 minutes 12.75 seconds. A series of runners reduced the time until in 1945 a Swede, Gunder Haegg, ran the mile in 4 minutes , 1.4 seconds. The world acclaimed the new record.

The baptism of the Holy Spirit was a miraculous event that occurred only twice in the New Testament: In Acts 2 with the apostles, and in Acts 10 with the household of Cornelius). By the time Paul wrote the book of Ephesians, he stated that there is one baptism (4:4), that is, water baptism which Jesus had told His followers to do in making disciples (cf. Matthew 28:19-20). This is important because some believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit still takes place today. Since God is not the author of confusion, let's look in the Bible so we can know what God commands us to do. 

The evil one uses some of his most cunning weapons against the faithful Christian, the dedicated Bible school teacher, the active deacon, the devoted elder, and the consecrated evangelist. Satan is wise; he selects temptations that may be successful. He does not waste ammunition.

The psalmist describes God's nature when he writes, Good and upright is the Lord; therefore He teaches sinners in the way. (Psalm 25:8 NKJV). 

To countless thousands, there is genuine hope of life beyond the grave. Hope which is based upon a confident faith in the power of Christ over death. Jesus claimed this power even before he was crucified; “For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again . . .” (John 10:17-18).

Is it possible to drift away from God so as to be lost? It is according to the writer of Hebrews. Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will (Hebrews 2:1-4 NKJV)?

Is being a Christian worthwhile? Are there special and distinctive advantages in being a Christian? New Testament declarations and Christian experience answer in the affirmative. The possessions of Christians far transcend material value.

We are a people today who enthralled with being casual. You may have heard someone say, "I am just a casual observer." Or "I love casual Fridays." Or "I am only a casual sports fan." This term conveys the meaning that one is not as serious or concerned about a matter as others may be. There is nothing wrong with being casual in certain circumstances. However, I have to draw the line of wearing pajamas out in public. Do people really think that's okay? But I digress! The danger today is thinking that we can casually follow the Lord and that He is fine with it. 

When a person is baptized properly, it is approved of God and by all subjects of God. When a person prays appropriately, takes the Lord’s Supper or sings properly, the same thing is true. Should we applaud at any or all of those times?

When people see beyond "the passing pleasures of sin" (Hebrews 11:25), and look upon the ruination it leaves in its wake, then they should have a holy hatred for it. May you cling to the words of Scripture that give the prescription on how to avoid ruining your life:  

“25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:” (Heb. 12:25.) (Romans 10:10).away.” (1 Peter 5:1-4)

How important is belief in Jesus being Son of God? It is so important that our eternal destiny depends upon it. Jesus once said, Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins (John 8:24 NKJV). To die in your sins means that you die in an unforgiven state, and thus you will land in hell and be punished forever and ever. On the other hand, belief in Jesus as deity and confession of that belief leads to salvation (Romans 10:10).away.” (1 Peter 5:1-4)

How important is belief in Jesus being Son of God? It is so important that our eternal destiny depends upon it. Jesus once said, Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins (John 8:24 NKJV). To die in your sins means that you die in an unforgiven state, and thus you will land in hell and be punished forever and ever. On the other hand, belief in Jesus as deity and confession of that belief leads to salvation (Romans 10:10).away.” (1 Peter 5:1-4)