Author Archives: heatonkent

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 →

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. (Revelation 1:3) Reading, Hearing, And Keeping The revelation granted to the apostle … Continue reading →

Does the hawk fly by your wisdom, and spread its wings toward the south? Does the eagle mount up at your command, and make its nest on high? On the rock it dwells and resides, on the crag of the … Continue reading →

  Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and … Continue reading →