Just as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” — Romans 9:13–15 — Evis Carballosa: Evangelical Ministries of the … Read More
Today's Devotional
Count the Cost
And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” — Mark 8:34 — Danijel Kuhar: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Even those closest to Jesus may not understand what it means to … Read More
The Cure for Anxieties
[Cast] all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 — Vitali Rozhko: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA There are real anxieties in the lives of Christians, and their anxieties are many. Believers are not immune to pain, stress, uncertainties, and heartaches. Yet, God is there. His … Read More
The Gospel Never Changes
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” — Romans 4:2-3 — S. W. | Asia Beginning in Romans 3, Paul has been speaking to the Jews and … Read More
Love Must Be Tough
Fervently love one another from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22 Bruce Alvord: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine Far and away the favorite sport of most Ukrainians is soccer. I love it, too, and played goalie as a youth. The only way to be decent at this position is to fling your body farther and … Read More
Malawi
Malawi Central African Preaching Academy The Republic of Malawi is located in southern Africa, on the western shores of Lake Malawi. As with other African nations facing poverty and a lack of resources, the prosperity gospel is leading many away from the purity of the true gospel. In response, Central African Preaching Academy (CAPA) is … Read More
Gracious Saving Faith
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. — Ephesians 2:8–9 — Alois Klepacek: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic A recent edition of a Czech Baptist magazine reflects and reveals the … Read More
The Righteousness of Another
Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. — Romans 4:4-5 — Cesare Albanesi: Italian Theological Academy | Italy One of the battle … Read More
The Nature of Our Love
And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” — Matthew 22:37 — Kohki Minamida: Japan Bible Academy | Japan A lawyer, an expert in the Jewish law, once came to Jesus with a question to test Him, stemming from his … Read More
Getting it Right
But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. — Titus 2:1— Enrique Godoy Castillon: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico In this letter, Paul instructs his disciple and co-laborer, Titus, to correct the wrong doctrines and practices that had crept into the churches of Crete. First, Titus was to … Read More
Basking in the Glory of the Impartial God
Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also. — Romans 3:29 — Rafael Salazar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Both the evangelization of sinners and the fraternal coexistence of Christians have the same obstacle: personal pretentiousness and exaggerated self-importance. In the first … Read More
Through One Man
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned. — ROMANS 5:12 — Gideon Manda: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi God created man to be procreative, and as we give birth to offspring we pass to them and … Read More
Proclaim the Truth
And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I wait for Your ordinances. – Psalm 119:43 – L. J. | Asia We are living in an ever-changing world where biblical truths are distorted rapidly. Even Christians are sometimes tempted to waver in taking a stand for true values … Read More
Signs of Decay
[The apostles said] to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit. — Jude 18-19 — Viktor Z. | Russia When something starts to decay, certain signs are noticeable. Similarly, when spiritual life starts to decay, … Read More
Christ Crucified
For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. — 1 CORINTHIANS 2:2 — David Robles: Berea Seminary | Spain Everywhere around the world there is a great need for pastors who just preach Christ and Him crucified. These days, especially in the West, there are many ministers in … Read More
Living in the Presence of the Lord
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 — Anibal Eleazar Aguilar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras King David found himself in the Judean wilderness, fleeing … Read More
Submission to Authorities
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. — ROMANS 13:1 — Jurem Ramos: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines A number of political events have recently shocked the world. Underdog candidates and secession votes in America and … Read More
Near to the Brokenhearted
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18 — Astrit A. | Albania God never rejects a person who is humble before Him. Those who are brokenhearted should be greatly encouraged that God is near to them. Those who are crushed in spirit should expect … Read More
