john-15:5

What is the relation of the Christian to the world we live in? Are we Christians sheltered from the sins and enticements of today’s culture? No, not at all. As Christians, we are called by the Lord to live in the world but not be of it (1 John 2:15-16). Moreover, even if we profess that the Bible is... Read More

How can we encourage and inspire one another to witness? Here are some of the biblical themes which should always challenge us. A Matter Of Conviction Personal witness must be a matter of conviction with us. All the personal witness texts, with all their commissioning force, must speak to our hearts... Read More

There is one great truth that we must acknowledge and not neglect in order to experience in all reality a life of obedience to the Word of God, a life controlled by the Holy Spirit, a life of prayer and faith, a life of soul-winning, and the revival that is so desperately needed. This truth we must ... Read More

By the mercy of God I have been a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ since my early youth. Over the years of my earthly pilgrimage I have known what it is like to climb great spiritual mountains and how it feels to fall into chasms of blackness. I have had long seasons of great Christian joy and inte... Read More

I hope this issue of the Herald blesses and challenges you as it focuses upon the theme of the cross of Christ. In connection with this theme, I would like to draw your attention to Hebrews 12:1-3: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything th... Read More

1. Purifying ourselves and letting God sanctify us wholly (Colossians 3:4-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 John 3:3) 2. Abiding in Christ (John 15:1-6; 1 John 2:28) 3. Abounding more and more in love, knowledge, and judgment (Philippians 1:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13) 4. Meeting together to exhort o... Read More

“Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 12:9). The apostle Paul grew weak because of troubles and distresses but when he was cast down, he did not despair. He rejoiced in the process of being made weak because it was the... Read More

Abide (3306)(meno) in simple terms means to remain in the same place or position over a period of time. It means to reside, stay, live, lodge, tarry or dwell. Meno describes something that remains where it is, continues in a fixed state, or endures. Meno can mean "to take up permanent residence" or ... Read More

Able (1410) (dunamai) conveys the basic meaning of that which has the inherent ability to do something or accomplish some end. Thus dunamai means to be able to, to be capable of, to be strong enough to do or to have power to do something. It is usually translated able (50x), can (61x and cannot 58x)... Read More

Can do (2480) (ischuo from ischus = might) means to be strong in body or in resources. Ischuo can speak of physical power (Mk 2:17, 5:4, 9:12). It can speak of having the required personal resources to accomplish some objective as here in Php 4:13 or conversely with the negative speaks of that which... Read More