1 2 3 4 1 1. Definition and Nature Self-righteousness is man’s attempt to establish his own standing before God through works, rituals, or morality, instead of resting in the righteousness of Christ. It is form without power, religion without transformation, and ultimately, unbelief disguised as holiness. The prophet Isaiah declared: “All our righteousnesses are …
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) On the morning of October 20, 2016, I had a short but striking dream. A man called me as I stood outside the house. When I asked why, all he said …
BEING LED BY THE SPIRIT “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8) On April 5, 2008, I boarded a plane bound for Singapore. I stayed in the …
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” – Romans 8:18 The General Certificate of Education results had just been released. Out of 41,253 students who sat for the Advance Level, only 28,231 had passed. Full results would …
In January 2016, an article appeared with the headline: “French Jews Leaving for Israel in Great Numbers.” It explained that many Jews were leaving France because of growing religious persecution. Indeed, Jewish communities have faced repeated hostility in France. Added to this are the socio-economic challenges Europe faces in dealing with illegal immigration and asylum …
“God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” (2 Cor. 5:19) Church doctrines have often divided us, yet the word of reconciliation has been entrusted to us. There is only one true Church—you don’t join it, you are born …
Jesus Christ built a bridge with just three nails, two pieces of wood, and a rugged cross, reconciling the world to God. Unlike man-made bridges, His is eternal, reliable, and connects us directly to the Father. Neak Loung Bridge in Cambodia, also called the Tsubasa (“Wing”) Bridge, spans over 2 km and connects Kandal province …
1 2 1 There are over 10,000 religions in the world, yet none of their founders are deity—though men may exalt them as such. Their writings are not infallible, for they were authored by mere mortals. None of them can provide an accurate account of creation or the origin of life. Man was created with …
Finally, at last, James had been granted his Canadian visa. A dream come true. “It has taken HIM almost four years to get there,” he thought. For years he had applied—first to the United States, then to Britain, and then to Canada. Each time his hopes had been dashed with rejection. Meanwhile, some of his …
The Redemptive Work of Grace “It is God who works in you both to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) Grace is not an excuse for carelessness, nor does it mean lawlessness. Sadly, some misunderstand it this way. I once visited a church where some members were not …
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