When headlines scream at us with events like the bombing of Iran, it is easy to become preoccupied with the latest crisis. Since it involves Israel and the Middle East with global impact, it often inspres Christians to look intently at prophetic implications. Are we approaching the return of Christ? Of course we are--every day brings us nearer. Maybe it is today, or tomorrow. We ought to be looking up for that is our blessed hope! Yet, rather than being preoccupied with signs and trying to...

Baptists are familiar with the Biblical doctrine of eternal security. But, what about the practical matter of temporal security? Satan not only attacks in the realm of the spiritual, but uses his minions to assault believers physically. National news headlines were made recently when a church was invaded by a mob of protesters. How would your church respond if this happened Sunday morning? Be prepared. That was the motto I learned in Boy Scouts many years ago. It is applicable in this...

The Psalmist asked, Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation. (Ps. 85:5-7) He understood that without revival there would be no survival! We are in such a sad, sinful, serious state in our churches and in our nation today. Many of our churches are stagnant or declining. Some are on death’s door. Unless there is urgent,...