J A N U A R Y 1 7 “. . . at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.” — Ephesians 2:12

The Need For Hope

Have you ever felt utterly hopeless? Maybe even today you face a struggle that has sapped you of all expectation. Hope seems a rare commodity these days. Our society has gotten rid of God, banning Him from schools by banning the Bible and prayer and seeking to do so in every other possible area. Meanwhile, the gloom grows deeper and the darkness more impenetrable. Hopelessness settles in about us. In increasing numbers people flee from this... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 6 “All the counsel you have received has only worn you out! Let your astrologers come forward, those stargazers who make predictions month by month, let them save you from what is coming upon you.” — Isaiah 47:13

Astrology And Your Future

Have you ever wished you could see into the future and know every detail of the rest of your life? Wouldn’t that knowledge make things easier? It seems that many people today desire that kind of enlightenment. In fact, astrology, one of the most ancient methods of foretelling the future, has become quite popular again. Do you know who helped make it popular? Adolf Hitler. Hitler had five full-time, paid astrologers on his staff, helping... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 5 “. . . and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful, and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’” — Genesis 1:28

Every Realm In The World

Yesterday we learned that the early Christians “turned the world upside down.” We addressed the need to proclaim the Gospel, which has the potential to change individual lives. Today I want to deal with the social impact of the Gospel. When you look at the impact of the Church in history, you can see the incredible ways Christianity has transformed the world for the better. Although these changes didn’t happen overnight,... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 4 “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” — Acts 17:6

What In The World Are We Doing?

Do you ever sit back and wonder about your purpose in life? Do you wish to know at the end of your life that you didn’t live in vain? Socrates said that an unexamined life is not worth living. I think it behooves us from time to time to ask, “What in the world am I doing? What is my life really amounting to?” I believe we should “be about our Father’s business”—advancing the kingdom of our Lord... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 3 “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control . . .” — Galatians 5:22-23

Self-Discipline

Here’s a tough question for you: How much self-discipline do you have? Do you make goals for yourself and regularly meet them, or do you find yourself sidetracked by diversions more often than not? The Scripture says that the one who rules his or her spirit is better than the one who takes a city. Great men and women have always had an extraordinary amount of selfdiscipline. Stop and consider the discipline it took for William Carey,... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 2 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.” — John 17:17,19

Sanctification And Glorification

If we ever want to enter Heaven, we need to be holy, totally free from sin, absolutely perfect. But, of course, we fall far short of that standard. And so our salvation depends on divine intervention which God has made possible through Christ’s death and resurrection. Salvation is a three-step process. The first step is justification, which we discussed yesterday. Justification is a one-time act which starts our Christian life. When... More

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J A N U A R Y 1 1 “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.” — Romans 3:28

Justification By Faith

The most crucial question anyone could ever ask is: “How can I be right with God?” We all need to know how we—sinful human beings—can ever secure right relationships with a holy, sin-hating God. Do you want to know the answer? Here it is: You and I can gain right relationships with God through justification by faith. Justification by faith is one of the central doctrines of Christianity. But what does it mean?... More

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The Need For Hope

Astrology And Your Future

Every Realm In The World

What In The World Are We Doing?

Self-Discipline

Sanctification And Glorification

Justification By Faith