Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. — COLOSSIANS 3:13 — Samuel Garcia: Berea Seminary | Spain The ability to bear with, and forgive, others is almost extinct in our society. Pride and personal vainglory float just like oil … Read More
From the Field
Wherein Is Your Refuge
Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. — PSALM 46:10 — Thomas Hochstetter: European Bible Training Center | Germany We are in a war, a raging battle fought against our souls! Day in and day out we are bombarded … Read More
Who Carries Your Burdens?
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. — MATTHEW 11:28 — Evis Carballosa: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Christ directed this offer to the people who were overwhelmed by the religious leaders at the time. The religious leaders tied up heavy burdens and laid them on … Read More
Compelled by the Gospel
So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. — GALATIANS 6:10 — Sean Ransom: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Throughout our lives, God graciously gives us opportunities to help people spiritually and physically. Mature followers of Christ … Read More
Innate Knowledge
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. — ROMANS 1:18–19 — Veniamin Portansky: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA The word of … Read More
Waiting on the Lord
I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, and in His word do I hope. — PSALM 130:5 — Rogelio Espinosa Huerta: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Frequently, due to circumstances in our lives or sins we commit, we fall away from the straight path in life. When we wander and go astray … Read More
Beware Defeatism or Syncretism!
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? — ROMANS 6:16 — Mark Tatlock: President, TMAI Headquarters | USA Do you find yourself thinking that you have no … Read More
Latin America
Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras While the majority of Latin America has historically been Catholic, Christian leaders in the region have recently observed what has been called a “quiet Reformation.” Many are turning from Catholicism to the gospel and the great need today is for … Read More
Quintessential Knowledge
… that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. — PHILIPPIANS 3:10–11 — Rogelio Espinosa Huerta: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Paul wanted to know Christ. His identification … Read More
Slaves in the Fortress
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — ROMANS 6:23 — Tan Molina: Berea Seminary | Spain When I was ten years old, the first long book I read was Ciudad Dorada (The Golden City). This book is a modern gospel … Read More
The Truth About Unity
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. — ROMANS 16:17 — Veniamin Portansky: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA This text reveals Paul’s passionate care and love for people in the church. He loves these … Read More
The Only Anchor for Life’s Storms
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. — PSALM 119:92 — Davide Barbieri: Italian Theological Academy | Italy There are multiple ways to die. Clinical death occurs when our heart stops beating. But there is another kind of death that comes even while all of … Read More
How Much Does He Love Us?
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. — ROMANS 5:8 — Erwin Quimboy: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Twenty-five years ago someone shared the gospel with me. I listened politely as he read John 3:16. Then he encouraged me to replace the word “world” … Read More
Trusting God Through the Gospel
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? — ROMANS 8:32 — Mike Leister: European Bible Training Center | Germany If Romans has been referred to as “the cathedral of the gospel,” then Romans 8:32 … Read More
All Go Astray
All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him. — ISAIAH 53:6 — Mayamiko Kuthyola: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi This text paints a remarkable picture of mankind’s love of sin and the … Read More
A Warning About Empty Words
Many will say to Me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?”And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.” — MATTHEW 7:22-23 — Ramon Covarrubias: TMAI Headquarters … Read More
The Power of Weakness
And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. — 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 — Igor Bodun: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine How do weakness and power work … Read More
Persecution for the Sake of Righteousness
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — MATTHEW 5:10 — Melvin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras I live in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Every day I witness different forms of persecution toward those who … Read More