Spiritual Growth
What is Life All About?
Dr. Robert Lescelius The first question in the old catechisms children had to learn in church was, “What is the chief end [goal] of man?” The answer: “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” This is a good biblical answer, for I Corinthians 10:31 states: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.…
Fear, Anxiety, and Worry
Are you fearful? Anxious? Worried? I think we could all agree that if questions like “Why?”, “What if?”, and “How long?” were currency – we’d all be rich. We seek answers. Yet, the answer we have right now – that is real – and readily available, addresses our fears. Fears seem to run rampant. Yet, fear is that distressing and unsettling emotion stirred by uncertainty.…
Is Man Basically Good?
An article by Dr. Robert Lescelius All philosophies and religions stand or fall by their view of sin. If the disease is not properly diagnosed, there will never be a cure. Our view of sin and the extent of its devastating effects upon man will subsequently affect our view of man’s salvation. The Word of God reveals that man is a fallen creature (Genesis…
What Does it Take To Believe?
An article by Dr. Robert H. Lescelius Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:31 To the Philippian jailer’s clear-cut question: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (v.30), Paul and Silas answered with the clear-cut answer above. He had only to “believe upon”[i] the Lord Jesus Christ as the only object of trust. …
Will God Bless America?
An article by Dr. Robert Lescelius This question presents a possibility and a problem. The possibility is that God may not bless America, but the opposite. Judgment is a more realistic possibility. Then there is the problem of the Church. Is she, or can she become, an instrument of blessing? Where do God, the Bible, and the Church fit in the future of America? The…
Marking Men
I once heard an old man of God preach on “marking men for God”. He pointed out that Abraham “marked” Isaac for God, Moses “marked” Joshua for God, Elijah “marked” Elisha, and Paul “marked” Timothy. What he meant by “marking” men for God was “disciplining” or “mentoring” them in “the ways of God”. Once a young preacher experiences the reality and power of the Holy Spirit…
Meditations on Prayer
Real prayer includes “asking and receiving” (Luke 11:10). Biblical praying anticipates receiving. “Faith” is sandwiched between “asking” and “receiving”. It is insightful that Acts 6:4 teaches us that the office of a deacon was instituted that the pastors might give themselves “continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the Word.” Let it be clear,…
Why Are You Faithful to God?
Faithfulness is becoming more and more an oddity in our local churches. I remember in the 1960-70’s that a young preacher could rent a “store front” to open a church and in a very short time, with the Lord’s help, he would have a local assembly up and running. Faithfulness was and still is an evidence of the believer’s faith and love for the Lord Jesus. It takes “new…
Women: Defending Against the Man-Eater
Be sober, vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. I Peter 5:8 Dear mom, does this concern you? Does it give you a heavy heart? It does for me. With the announcement of new and more horrifying headlines each day, I often feel overwhelmed at the task of defending our families against such a horrible…
Women: Free From Fear
FEAR. What comes to mind when you hear this word? Does your heart leap a bit? Do you think of your bank account? your children? an enemy? OR… do you think of THE strong and mighty one who stands for you? There are many meanings for this little word…FEAR… such a small little word yet so great. So, what does fear mean, exactly? There is a good side to this…
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