HPBC Daily Blog (Page 249)
He Changes Us
He Changes Us By Billy Graham • May 12, 2017 . . . that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. —Ephesians 6:19 The word “mystery” means beyond human knowledge or understanding. God’s mysteries baffle the unbelieving, but bless the believer. The mystery of righteousness, like some of the other great mysteries of God, we cannot comprehend, but we know it works. We stand amazed at this great mystery which enables God to…
Verse of the Day – Acts 20:24 KJV
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
The Need for Wisdom By Billy Graham • May 11, 2017 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. —Matthew 24:35 Time is running out. The seconds are ticking away toward midnight. The human race is about to take the fatal plunge. Which way shall we turn? Is there any authority left? Is there a path we can follow? Can we find a code book that will give us the key to our dilemmas? Is…
Verse of the Day – Hebrews 11:1 KJV
¹ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Teaching the Word with Doug
Doug Reynolds teaches the Young Adults Sunday School class at Highland Park Baptist Church. Although the class calls itself ‘The Young Adults in Denial’ because most of the class is over the age of 40, it is a class where God’s word is learned through reading and open discussion. The class usually picks the topics and Doug creates a lesson for it. Doug has reformatted these lessons so the seeds of God’s word can now be cast even further. True Grace and…
The Purpose of God for You
The Purpose of God for You By Billy Graham • May 10, 2017 Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. To him be glory evermore. —Romans 11:36 (TLB) Have you ever wondered why God placed us on this planet? What our purpose is in being here? It is because God is love. There may be life on other planets, but I believe man is unique in the sense that he was…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 27:17 KJV
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
New Heaven, New Earth
New Heaven, New Earth By Billy Graham • May 9, 2017 The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. —Revelation 11:15 Christianity is a Gospel of crisis. It proclaims unmistakably that this world’s days are numbered. Every graveyard and every cemetery testify that the Bible is true. Our days on this planet are numbered. The Apostle James says that life is only a vapor…
Verse of the Day – 2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV
¹Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in fear of God.
The Influence of a Mother
The Influence of a Mother By Billy Graham • May 8, 2017 Her children arise up, and call her blessed… — Proverbs 31:28 Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children. Someone has said, “Like mother, like children.” Most of the noble characters and fine leaders of history have had good, God-fearing mothers. We are told that George Washington’s mother was pious, and that Sir Walter Scott’s mother was…
Verse of the Day – Hebrews 9:28 KJV
So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
A Voice from the Past
I received a letter yesterday from a dear friend and co-worker at American Airlines. I have referred to him or his actions several times in past letters. Jeff was one of the first ‘real’ Christians that I met as an adult and I didn’t even realize it at the time. I thought I would share parts of his letter with you because it blessed me, and I hope you will find a blessing in it as well. – Roscoe (Christian…