Moments For You

One of the most unusual legacies of World War II has been what are known as the "Cargo Cults of the South Pacific." Many Aboriginal island people ranging from northern Australia to Indonesia were first exposed to modern civilization through the allied armed forces. These tribal people had absolutely no... Read more →

The Lord Jesus Christ said to Nicodemus, "Ye must be born again" (John 3:7). Today there are many people that think of the new birth as a kind of change that takes place in one's life, or what they call a "Christian experience." But when the Bible talks about new... Read more →

A promise from God may very instructively be compared to a check. It is given to the believer with the view of bestowing upon him some good thing. He is to take the promise, and sign it with his own name by personally receiving it as true. He is by... Read more →

QUESTION: Some people are good-natured and religious almost from birth. Do they need the new nature? ANSWER: Most certainly they do! The very man to whom Jesus spoke those memorable words, "Ye must be born again," was a noble and religious man. Morally, socially, and religiously, everything appeared to be... Read more →

"To them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain... Read more →

"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts" (Jeremiah 15:16). We have seen that there are not only two natures, but that, with their... Read more →

See if you can answer these questions about Moses and his life. If you need some help, the references are given at the end. 1. To which tribe did Moses belong? 2. What was his father's name? 3. What was his mother's name? 4. What was his sister's name? 5.... Read more →

If you want to follow the advice of the great hymn "Standing on the Promises," you need to be sure you are on solid footing. Our spiritual lives must be founded on what God has said—not merely on what we wish He had said or what we think He might... Read more →

The Flesh The Spirit Received by natural birth. (Romans 5:12-19; 1 Cor. 15:21,22) Received by spiritual birth. (John 3:3-6; 1 Peter 1:22,23) Describes the nature of the "old man." (Eph. 2:1-3; Col. 3:9; Rom. 6:6) Describes the nature of the "new man." (2 Corinthians 5:17; Col. 3:10) "Is corrupt according... Read more →

"As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:14,15) This is the second "must" in the third chapter of John. If man must be born again... Read more →

A Promised Judgment It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. (Hebrews 9:27) He hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness by that Man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that... Read more →

Read Hebrews 11:24-26 What Moses Refuses (verse 24) Moses is an outstanding example of a believer who by faith overcomes all that this present world can offer in the way of attraction and glory. His parents overcame fear of the world's dangers and uncertainties, while their son overcame its allurements... Read more →

Various counts have been given for the number of promises found in the Bible. Depending on who's counting (and what they count as a promise), there are anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand of them. You will find a good listing of many of the encouraging ones in... Read more →

Faith often begins in the parents. The Apostle Paul speaks to Timothy of "the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice" (2 Timothy 1:5). Amram and Jochebed's faith was shown in the fact that Moses was hidden by them for... Read more →

Forty years after Moses' failed attempt at delivering the people of Israel, the Lord said unto him, "Now shalt thou see what I will do." Moses is then sent to his brethren with a sevenfold message from the Lord. He had wonderful good news to give, which serves as a... Read more →