“O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Isaiah 25:1 Meditating upon the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ we notice several praiseworthy features....
The appearing of the grace of God in Christ changes everything, a game changer, or rather, a life changer (2:11). The appearing of the kindness of God our Savior has saved us, giving the believer a whole new life through the Holy Spirit (3:4-5). God’s gospel gives...
Some of the most pivotal teachings the Lord Jesus ever gave to believers were delivered to those first disciples in the Upper Room, just hours before He would die. As recorded for us in John 13–17, the Master was preparing them to carry on and thrive as His...
Spring arrives; seeds are planted, and the farmer looks for signs of growth. A baby is born to joyful parents, full of hope for steady growth into adulthood. Yet, tragically, growth does not always come. Crops sometimes fail, and a child may stumble in development...
Many believers know about Pittsboro Christian Village (PCV) and have a general idea of who we are. Yet, even among those familiar with PCV, we sometimes find there are misunderstandings about what life here is truly like. It is not uncommon for people to assume that...
Job framed the classic problem of how a holy God can deal with His sinful creation by asking, “Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? No one” (Job 14:4). Thankfully, the gospel provides a comprehensive salvation, addressing every aspect of the Lord’s just...
“Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” Romans 4:24-25, ESV With all the diverse yearly celebrations, it seems that many people believe the most important religious holiday is Christmas, when we celebrate the...
"And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might...
Some Bible scholars have called this phenomenon the “Messianic Secret.” The Gospels record instances when Jesus did not want anyone to know that He was the Messiah. For example, in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus often concealed His identity. After performing miracles, Jesus...
Spring Bible Conference March 6-8, 2026 171 Candlewood Road Groton, CT Wellspring Bible Fellowship will hold their Spring Bible Conference from March 6-8 with the first session on Friday evening at 7:00 pm, finishing Sunday at 11:15 am. Saturday morning there will be...
We were called to a place near the city gate,To the crest of Golgotha’s Hill,Where we led three men condemned to die,The two against their will. I offered them wine, one turned his head,His garment we found nearby,Then while we gambled his raiment away,Blackness...
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet asks, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as...
Today boredom, fear, loneliness, emptiness, and a feeling of uselessness grip the hearts of millions. Ultimately, only the One who is called “Wonderful” can restore wonder to anyone’s life. His Name Is Wonderful Isaiah, the prophet, introduces us to one of the most...
It is often claimed by unbelieving Bible critics that Matthew pulled Old Testament Scriptures out of context to make it appear that Jesus had fulfilled prophecy. Such perspectives can influence the way believers themselves approach Scripture. Some genuine believers...
Abraham rejoiced (John 8:56) to see the incarnation of the promise made to him and awaited the city with rock-solid foundations, whose builder and maker is God (Hebrews 11:10). It would have brought him great joy to read the first verse of the New Testament which...
My testimony truly emphasizes the goodness and mercy of the Lord. I did not have the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. It was a good home in many ways, but Christ was not present. My mother divorced my father when I was very young, because he became...
"…As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!'" Romans 10:15 King Solomon, regarded as one of the wisest men who ever lived, said, “He who wins souls is wise” (Prov. 11:30). The term...
These words stand out bold and clear as a statement of the Spirit of God which allows no kind of qualification. They bind together the humanity and the deity of our Lord. They present, in blessed union, His lowly name as Man and His divine title as God. Their setting...
Like the burnt offering, drink offerings seem to have been offered before the giving of the Mosaic law. The first mention in Scripture of a drink offering is when Jacob returned to Bethel. While fleeing from his brother, the Lord had appeared to him in a dream (Gen....
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 The seven parables in Matthew 13 depict the Kingdom of Heaven. Within this...