International Gospel Hour

When one’s last breath is drawn, eternity begins. What is ahead? What is certain and what does the word of God say?

Although we are in a changing world, there are some things that are still certain and such certainty helps us deal with changing world.

How fortunate is this world to have the Almighty God as the “God of all comfort” for comfort is needed. How are some ways the comfort of God helps us?

God’s love for man, His tender affections and concerns for man’s welfare, are beyond question. What a joy to know and follow HIS will.

From a wonderful lineage, a prophet and servant of God, Ezra leaves an example worthy to follow and a model to present to others for the glory of God.

The life of Joseph truly had its “ups and downs.” From a pit to prison to palace, what a journey guided by God and an example of stewardship applicable for us.

From the beautiful book of Jonah we see how God provides our needs through His grace just as He provided the needs of Ninevah. Change for God IS good.

Remember the toughest moments in life when you cried out to God? Jonah was faced with such a moment in the belly of that great fish. A lesson then deserves a lesson now.

No matter where one walks in this life, God is always near. When one’s decisions move one away from God, He is still near. Will we draw near to God?

“Tho' by sin opprest, Go to Him for rest; Our God is able to deliver thee.” Penned by the late William A. Ogden, a wonderful hymn that assures and directs our living and is most worthy of study.

Imagine not seeing Jesus in eternity. What a sad and horrific thought. But what a blessing before us to prepare for eternity here and now.

Imagine if every member within our homes were living for Christ? Would our homes not be better and faithful lives in Christ maturing and pressing onward for good? What a goal to pursue.

“Neither is there salvation in any other…” Only in Christ is one’s salvation from sin and a better life to live walking with Him and serving Him.

What a wonderful book, the ONLY book that accurately speaks of His prophecies, His miracles, His walk and life, His death, burial and resurrection and His ascension. Yes, you can see Jesus!

There are so many churches that it leads to more confusion than conviction. Let’s return to the Bible and see the characteristics of THE church.

Is one a legalist when one is simply obedient to God Who commands us to be obedient? Let’s define, study, and see what legalism is within the realm of scripture.

A life that began with glory; lived in glory; died in glory and will return in glory—the Savior Jesus Christ. He came FROM glory and may He take us home TO glory.

What a joy to pause and see all that God has provided so ALL may know of His goodness and grace. It is sad many will not accept, but THE message is still out there that the world may know.

When one reacts to the commands of the Lord, one “acts” upon what is said and a clear direction is ahead! Oh what a life of action that presses onward!

Sanctify is a beautiful word that is often defined as “set apart,” but oh it means much more—a greater word that sets us apart for a better life through God and His word.

The prayer of Jesus in John 17 were divine words offered to the Father praising God for divine words given…given to us to learn, to change and to strengthen.

Belief in the final judgment of God; a judgment day to come seems to be wavering somewhat through the years. But God’s word still stands…there will be a judgment day and we need to be prepared.

The gospel is readily defined as “the good news.” It is most tragic when one turns from such good news, THE message that saves.

The Life of Christ—a life that grants life and blessed living to all who obey Him. To partake of His life changes ours always for the good.

The 23rd Psalm is beloved and probably the most popular of all Psalms. While it may comfort many, that doesn’t mean the same are convicted, unless the are sheep of HIS pasture.

When one looks at life’s choices—either for God or against God, the reasons to serve God always stand out.

In the apostle Paul’s journeys, he saw people who called the Almighty “unknown” and worshipped Him ignorantly. How tragic when one misses worshipping and serving the TRUE God.

To pursue the mind of Christ is a wonderful pursuit. Imagine if the world had the mind of Christ—it would be a better place, indeed. The mind of Christ reflects, responds, and rewards.

There is only ONE gospel that matters—the gospel of Jesus Christ—the good news to man. The wonderful book of Galatians grants warning of imitations—let us beware.

Have you ever considered that one’s life is a journey—each day we live, we continue the journey of life. One day, our journey will continue—but not here, friends. Where will it continue?

God is everlasting and eternal—we can always depend on God. Our goods, on the other hand, will not last, they wear out or we look for something better. There is no question in WHOM we should trust.

We can profit from the words of enemy #1—that is why they are recorded in scripture. Examining the sayings of Satan teaches us who and what to avoid in spiritual warfare.

The tongue is indeed a challenge, is it not friends? Oh how we wish we could take things back or thought more before we spoke. The scriptures are sufficient to help us in this area—and area that we all need help.

On the surface this question might prompt one to think why ask such a question? But it is a worthy study and one in which we are called on to “rightly divide the word of truth.” Let’s engage this study as with every study, and open mind, an open heart and an open Bible.

We can track deliveries of things we order; how wonderful we can “track” and seek the word of God and see how we can be delivered from sin through Christ!

Concerning one’s salvation in Christ and only Christ, Acts 4:12 says it all, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Travel has greatly improved with the invention of the GPS and directions are at our fingertips. But in life’s travels, we still need direction and we need to heed to “road signs” along the way for a safe arrival.

God’s grace is given to a world that needs it; those obedient to His will embrace that grace and all that God grants unto them according to HIS will.

Examining three texts from the gospel of John gives one insight as to why one will not obey the greatest word given by the greatest and only God for the greatest life.

Jesus IS amazing, called by one scholar of scripture, “The Marvel of all ages!” Let’s listen attentively that we may stand amazed of Christ and apply Him in our lives.