Author Archives: heatonkent

For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth. The Lord did … Continue reading →

And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached … Continue reading →

And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and … Continue reading →

Who would form a god or mold an image that profits him nothing? (Isaiah 44:10) Does God Profit You? The idea of idol worship is foreign to those who believe in Jesus Christ as the nature of Christianity is not … Continue reading →

Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one … Continue reading →

Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” (John 8:57-58) How Old Is Jesus? The … Continue reading →

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) A Sinner Is A Dirty Sheep Looking across a green field dotted with sheep is a beautiful pastoral image … Continue reading →

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:20-21) Maintaining … Continue reading →

The Lord has made all for Himself, yes, even the wicked for the day of doom. (Proverbs 16:4) God’s Purpose It is hard sometimes to see the forest for the trees in the unfolding events of life. The challenge of … Continue reading →

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading →