Steadfast

Paul?“Steadfast to God’s Purpose For His Life

The ship’s passengers spent three months shipwrecked on the island of Malta (v. 11). Finally another ship gave them passage for the 100 miles to Syracuse in Sicily, then to Rhegium (70 miles) on the toe of Italy, and finally dropping anchor in Puteoli (180 miles) in the bay …

Marks of The Ministry

Often those in the church who cause problems are people who have never truly been born again. They may think they are saved but they are not (vv. 1-2). There is no guarantee that any sinner will have the opportunity to be saved tomorrow. Paul paid a tremendous price to be faithful to the …

Victory is Coming

Paul reveals a wonderful secret that not all people will die but everyone will be changed (v. 51). This will happen very suddenly when the last trumpet is sounded (v. 52). This signals the end of the present age. Two distinct groups will be represented. Those who have died will be raised with …

IllustrationCarey – His print shop burned but he persevered

William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, often while h …

IllustrationBilly Graham’s Strength

Billy Graham says: “As an evangelist, I have often felt very weak to minister from the pulpit to men and women who have filled stadiums to hear a message from the Lord. Yet again and again …

IllustrationMissionary Motto – Steadfast For Life

The great missionary statesman, Adoniram Judson once said, “The motto of every missionary, whether preacher, printer, or schoolmaster, ought to be ‘Steadfast for Life’.” (Source Unknown).  …