Trials and sufferings serve to purify our faith which is thereby shown to be genuine (1 Peter 1:6-7). Our faithfulness in trials shows God that we did not receive the word on stony ground (Matthew 13:20-21). (more…)

While standing in front of a statue of Christ in a cathedral, Swedish movie director Ingmar Bergman is reported to have said: "Talk to me!" Of course, God did not react to Bergman's request. (more…)

Jesus commissioned His church to preach the gospel, leading to people being made His disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). The wording of the commission shows that people will be called to baptism. That is true today as it has been for the last 2000 years. (more…)

Are you a passive Christian – someone who sits around passively in his relationship to God, waiting for God to intervene or impart a blessing? (more…)

How would you react if someone were to tell you: "The day of Jesus' return is set. It will take place at midnight on the Feast of Trumpets in the year 2020!" My mother's sense of humor might influence my reaction: "Congratulations! You are better informed than Jesus!" (more…)