On the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 God turned a new page in human history. Atonement for sin had been accomplished through Jesus’ death on the cross. The resurrection of Christ from the dead had given assurance that Jesus’ death was effectual. The ascension of Christ announced Christ’s sovereignty over the enemy. Everything was […]

One of the warmest words in the English language is “come.” In the original language, the form of that word used in our text today appears 636 times in the New Testament alone. The God of the Bible is a God who invites. Through the prophet God said, “Come” (Isaiah 55:1). Jesus himself said, “Come” […]

According to Dr. James McHenry (Maryland delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787), a lady asked Benjamin Franklin as he left Independence Hall on the last day of the Convention, “Well Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” Franklin replied, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” Following two lessons on sin and […]

Kenneth McFarland was the “Zig Zigler” of the 1950s and 1960s. He was America’s salesman. He told the story of Uncle Ben, who was a former alcoholic. But upon the death of his sister, he got his life straightened out and adopted his sister’s two sons and one daughter. When the judge asked why the […]

Here is the bad news: we really need a savior. Here is the good news: Jesus is a wonderful Savior. The only solution to sin (the last two weeks’ lessons) is a Savior (the next three lessons). Christ our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30) has entered the human dilemma (the fallen world) and has liberated us […]