Confidence in the Face of Death
/in Steadfast Hope“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). We can count on Scripture to give us confidence in the face of death. A few years ago my radio ministry heard from a listener who was exhibiting exactly the right attitude in the face of a terminal illness. A teenager […]
Jesus Knows His Sheep
/in Steadfast Hope“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them.” (John 10:27) Jesus knows those who are his. What is this knowledge? John 10:3 is a close parallel to verse 27. It says, “The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” So, when Jesus says, “I know […]
Paul: Joy in Spite of Detractors
/in Steadfast Hope“Whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice, yes, and I will rejoice” (Philippians 1:18). It is possible to maintain your joy even while dealing with criticisms and irritating distractions. The dictionary definition of detraction is “the uttering of material (as false or slanderous charges) that is likely to […]
