And the Winners Are…
It seems that people of most every culture enjoy a good contest and/or an award. Every year in our country we have Miss America and Mrs. America contests. There is the ‘Man of the Year,’… And the Winners Are…
CLC Preaching Stations
Many CLC congregations have members who live a great distance from their home congregation or other sister CLC congregations. As the Lord gives the opportunity, preaching stations have been established. Pastors from several congregations serve… CLC Preaching Stations
Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever.
Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The wonderful Nellore atmosphere welcomed all the pastors of the CLCI, BELC, and HCLCN and gave good pleasure to everyone… Jesus Christ Is The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever.
Jesus Gives True Rest (For Our Souls!)
“At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so,… Jesus Gives True Rest (For Our Souls!)
All History is GOD’S STORY!
Some twists and turns in His Story Exodus chapters 1 & 2 The inspired book of Exodus brings us to a turning point in history—not just in the history of ancient Mediterranean cultures but in… All History is GOD’S STORY!
On the 12th Day of Christmas…
The twelfth day of Christmas is January 5th,
the last day of the traditional Christmas season. It serves to usher in the next church season — that of Epiphany. Historically, Epiphany was much more widely celebrated in Christian churches than was Christmas.
Epiphany is not a word used in the Bible, but it does convey a Biblical concept. Epiphany (from the Greek word epiphaneia) means “manifestation” — or a “showing forth.”
This season of the church year varies in length but lasts until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.
During the Epiphany season Christian churches often communicate three events in Christ’s life in particular: the visit of the Magi, His baptism, and His first miracle at the wedding of Cana.
The Magi Visit
In what way was the visit of the Magi an epiphany?
The Magi were “wise men” belonging to a priestly sect from the East. Contrary to what is often depicted, they were not present at Jesus’ birth. Rather, they followed a star to Jesus’ house and there knelt down to worship the “young Child” and presented Him with precious gifts from their homeland.On the 12th Day of Christmas…
Proof Positive
“Seeing is believing” we’ve heard people say. We know that believing is a matter of the heart. Faith is a gift of God that goes far beyond what our eyes are able to discern. That… Proof Positive
Laboring With Confidence
The gospel with the message of salvation was at the heart and core of apostolic preaching.
If the Church in its ministry — either through its called ministers or through the individual witness of each Christ-believer — is to remain true to its apostolic roots, the gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus must remain the focus of what is taught.
In the distressful days in which we live, opposition to the gospel will increase. For our own personal comfort as well as for encouragement to be bold witnesses, we take heart from Paul.Laboring With Confidence
Behold the Glory of the King of Kings
As we come to the close of the Christmas season, we hear once again the remarkable account of how, by God’s guidance and grace, the Wise Men from the East came searching for the one “who has been born King of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2), so that they might bow before Him and worship Him. In this event we see the beginning of the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy regarding our Savior. “The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising” (Isaiah 60:3).
While it is unlikely that these Magi were kings, they were powerful men in the world who very likely had their place in the king’s court. And yet they were more than ready to fall down before the Child Jesus and worship Him. By faith they recognized the majesty and glory of their Savior and King in the young Christ-Child.Behold the Glory of the King of Kings
Dare to be a Daniel…
Daniel’s Vision of the Messiah
I was watching in the night visions, and behold, One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him…” Daniel7:13.
This “Son of Man,” theMessiah in human form, came riding on the clouds of heaven. And more than that: “He came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought Him near before Him.” The term “Ancient of Days” is the prophet Daniel’s special name for Jehovah God, the eternal God. Picture, if you will, the awe-inspiring scene of the Messiah in His state of glory being led and escorted by the angel hosts into the presence of His Heavenly Father, the Ancient of Days!Dare to be a Daniel…