But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ. — Ephesians 2:4–5 — Mykola Leliovskyi: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine We would be hard-pressed to imagine a greater contrast than the one between life and … Read More
Today's Devotional
The Shepherd in the Shadows
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4 — Ruben Videira Soengas: Berea Seminary | Spain There are times in life when dark shadows loom over us when gloomy foes sap our … Read More
The Uniqueness of our Savior
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. — John 1:1–3 — L. J. | Asia “Jesus is … Read More
Heavenly Wisdom
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. — James 3:17 — Branimir Plavsic: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia There are two, and only two, kinds of wisdom: earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. They have great differences. As James describes them, he desires his … Read More
Let Them See the True Door
I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. — John 10:9 — Daisuke Okada: Japan Bible Academy | Japan Here we find one of the great “I am” sayings of Christ. Christ is the door that provides salvation and fullness of life. … Read More
Great Commission, Great Comfort
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. — Matthew 28:19-20 — Jonathan Moorhead: Czech … Read More
Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 1:2 — Eduardo L. Pamplona Jr.: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines Two words we often use in the church are grace and peace. In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he wished grace and peace upon the saints in … Read More
Joy That Fails and Faith That Lasts
Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. — Luke 8:13 — Hector Gerardo Romo García: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico In 1988, my church organized … Read More
Shining Lights for the Glory of God
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. — Matthew 5:16 — Raffaele Spitale: Italian Theological Academy | Italy Those who are saved by the grace of God are described by Jesus as the “light of the world” (Matt. … Read More
Genuine Hope
For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. — Romans 8:24-25 — Dmitriy Zherebnenkov: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA At … Read More
Waiting for the Hope
For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. — Galatians 5:5 — Nehemiah Kanzanthu: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi No amount of work, discipline, or moral behavior can save us. If a person intends to find favor or be right with God by following some of the law, such … Read More
Our Foundation: Creation
For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create it a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited), “I am the Lord, and there is none else.” — Isaiah 45:18 — Johannes Pflaum: European Bible Training … Read More
God’s Perfect Word
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son. — Hebrews 1:1-2 — Astrit A. | Albania Many understand that God spoke in the past but have questions about whether He continues to speak … Read More
The Greatest Need
Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him, because He said, “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.” — John 6:41 — Edwin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Honduras has one of the highest percentages of hunger in Latin America. Just by walking along the city streets, you can clearly see … Read More
Not Wrapped Up in Itself
Love does not brag and is not arrogant. — 1 Corinthians 13:4D — Aleksey P. | Russia Have you ever wondered what the difference is between bragging and arrogance? Bragging is outward self-exaltation and arrogance is inward pride. Bragging is noticeable to others, while arrogance can pass unnoticed as it nestles in the heart. … Read More
No Room for Envy
Love … is not jealous. — 1 Corinthians 13:4C — Aleksey P. | Russia Envy is the experience of being annoyed by the realization that other people enjoy some kind of superiority or advantage that you don’t have. When we see someone is enjoying an advantage we do not possess and we are annoyed and bothered, … Read More
Love Does Good Deeds
Love is kind. — 1 Corinthians 13:4B — Aleksey P. | Russia What is kindness? Many understand it to mean being good, benevolent, and generous. But few realize it also involves doing good deeds to others. In other words, kindness is exhibiting goodness and benevolence in attitude and action. And this kindness, according to Paul, … Read More
Love Suffers Long
Love is patient. — 1 Corinthians 13:4A — Aleksey P. | Russia In the New Testament, several words are used to communicate the idea of bearing up under difficulties. The word Paul uses here is one of those. When he begins his description of true love and says it is patient, he means more than most … Read More
