No Other Name
No other name has ever won such diverse allegiance—Paul and Tolstoi, Roosevelt and St. Francis, Grenfell and Schweitzer. No other voice speaks to every man “in his own tongue.” Well might that little Chinese...
Influence of Jesus
Historian Philip Schaff described Jesus’ power in the following way:
“Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander the Great, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science and learning, he shed more...
The Anchor of the Soul
No one who knows what can happen at sea would go to sea in a vessel that carried no anchor, even if it were the greatest and most modern ocean liner afloat. Circumstances might...
The Power of His Resurrection
Paul wrote of “the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). What is that?
The seal of a finished work (Acts 13:29–30).
The sign of a glorious triumph (Hebrews 2:14;...
Only a Little Taller
It was said of Abraham Lincoln, "He was everybody, only a little taller."
John’s Seven Signs
The book of John focuses on seven of Jesus’ miracles, and a careful study of each can provide us with principles of encouragement.
Disappointments? Remember when Jesus addressed an embarrassing moment, turning the water into...
The Swoon Theory
According to this theory, Christ merely fainted on the cross and later revived in the grave. Thus the physical life of Jesus was not extinct but only exhausted.
Jesus was restored by the tender care...
Jesus’ Greatness
Men who stood nearest to Jesus were swayed by His personality. He was “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). He had a charm about Him which wooed and fascinated.
Children liked Him; publicans hung...
Facts Every Person Needs to Know About Jesus
Some who consider themselves to be Christians are not really sure just what they believe about Jesus. To follow Jesus is a serious undertaking. To decide to be His disciple requires that one know...
The Teacher
Jesus was the world’s preeminent teacher (John 3:2).
No teacher or personality has ever inspired others the way Jesus has. Socrates taught for 40 years, Plato for 50, and Aristotle for 40. Jesus taught for...