For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has Read more…
No matter what the contradictions of life are, we must work toward the single purpose of knowing God. We should enjoy life, but this does not excuse us from obeying God’s commands. We should also search for purpose and meaning in life, but remember they can’t be found in human Read more…
The word Bema is translated from Greek, meaning “the judgment seat”. The judgment seat of Christ, in the English Bible, causes some to draw the wrong conclusion. A common misconception from the English translation is that God will delve out a just retribution for sins in a believer’s life, and Read more…
One day, a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. They all waited anxiously at their desks for the exam to begin. The professor handed out the exams with the text facing down, as usual. Once he handed them all out, he Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” ~ Matthew 24: Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell A good friend sent me this scripture by email, with no explanation. So, I began contemplate on what these verses say to us today… and more specifically “What do I or we need to learn from these verses?” Thank you, Ed. I Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell Sometimes we find ourselves feeling justifiably angry about someone else’s sin. We need to be careful. Of course, we need to speak out against sin, but we must do so in a spirit of humility. Often the sins we notice in others are Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell As Christians we battle against the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by the devil, who is a vicious fighter. We must depend on God’s strength to withstand their attacks and use every piece of his armor. What is the Full Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell Submitting to another person is an often misunderstood concept. It does not mean becoming a doormat. Christ submitted his will to the Father, and we honor Christ by following his example. When we submit to God, we become more willing to obey Read more…
From My Notes by Pastor Ron Campbell The Bible doesn’t tell us that we shouldn’t feel angry, but it points out that it is important to handle our anger properly. If vented thoughtlessly, anger can hurt others and destroy relationships. If bottled up inside, it can cause us to become bitter Read more…