Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. — Acts 4:13 — D. P. | Middle East Uneducated fishermen, standing firm before the powerful religious leaders who had killed Christ, proclaiming the … Read More
Today's Devotional
Defeating Surviving Sin
If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. — 1 John 1:8 — Carlos Montoya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras A distorted or weak view of sin results in one of two spiritual ills: legalism or licentiousness. The Latin culture is … Read More
Submit to One Another
Be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. — Ephesians 5:21 — Laney Stroup: Japan Bible Academy | Japan One of the most difficult issues in missions is that of interpersonal relationships. Although in word, most missionaries profess to be willing to die for each other, in deed, petty differences and personal preferences … Read More
Sound Words, Sound Lives
If anyone…does not agree with sound words…he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means … Read More
Dignified Deacons
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. — 1 Timothy 3:8–10 — Aleksander … Read More
Approved by Tests
In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Read More
Do Not Let Sin Reign
Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. — Romans 6:4 — Oleg Kalyn: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine As God’s children, we earnestly wait for the … Read More
Employ Your Special Gift
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. — 1 Peter 4:10 — Ruben Videira Soengas: Berea Seminary | Spain As the groom’s wedding day approaches, his eyes sparkle with anticipation. His eager enthusiasm grows with every tick of … Read More
The Name That Saves
For there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved. — Acts 4:12 — Valery B. | Russia Evangelical Christians in Russia are often accused of betrayal. Those close to us say that by embracing the evangelical faith we have betrayed the “faith of … Read More
Bought with a Price, Even Your Body
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body. — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — Jonathan Willoughby: Instituto de Expositores … Read More
The Need to Preach the Cross
But we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. — 1 Corinthians 1:23–24 — Joshua Richert: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic Christ as crucified should be the … Read More
United by Love, Ruled by Peace
Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. — Colossians 3:14–15 — Astrit A. | Albania Love is a characteristic that needs to be continually present in … Read More
The Message That Saves
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9 — Matthias Frohlich: European Bible Training Center | Germany Have you ever asked yourself what to aim for in conversations with unbelievers? This verse provides us … Read More
Fear Not! God Is with You
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 — Luis Miguel Contreras Romero: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico In the first nine verses of Joshua 1, the Lord commands Joshua to … Read More
A Diet for the Mature
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. — Hebrews 5:14 — Laney Stroup: Japan Bible Academy | Japan The term 10/40 window is a frequent buzzword in missions. Located between 10 and 40 degrees north latitude, this is the area with … Read More
Kind in Heart, Humble in Spirit
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit — 1 Peter 3:8 — David Beakley: Christ Seminary | South Africa Loving and caring for others is a difficult task. It is even worse when it is a command and the “others” don’t particularly care for your love. … Read More
Life in the Vine
Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. — John 15:2 — Bob Amigo: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines The apostle John records seven “I am” statements of the Lord Jesus, with the image of … Read More
No Insignificant Member in Christ’s Body
For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ.… Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it. — 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27 — Jesús Enrique Gutiérrez Corona: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico … Read More
