Open the Bible Minute

Apr 25 2024 46

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

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Your New Position in Christ

Before Christ saved us, we were utterly powerless against the sin that so easily entangles us. But now, we have an entirely new position. In Christ we have strength to fight sin and live for God.

Security and Intimacy

Union with Christ is more than you turning over a new leaf or making a decision to live a better life. It's the life of Jesus Christ flowing into you by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Christ Died to Save You; Lives to Keep You

What is the reason for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? What significance do these things have for us today?

A Demonstration of Love

The death of Jesus actually accomplished something of infinite value for us. Our redemption.

Hope That Does Not Disappoint

This world is filled with troubles and strife. Jesus knew and experienced all of it. But He has also overcome the evil and trouble of this world, and since we are in Him we can have victory as well!

A Gift We Do Not Earn

The righteousness of Christ is credited to our account by faith alone. We cannot earn it, because it was earned by Jesus himself, and is given to us freely.

Justification

Justification is a legal term, but what does it mean and how does it relate to Christians?

What Will Satisfy God?

Apr 18 2024 1 mins

Our sin is an offense to God. But the God whose holiness we have offended, whose world we have spoiled, and whose wrath we have incurred sent His one and only Son to bear this wrath for us.

Propitiation

At the Cross of Christ, all of God’s wrath toward sin was poured out upon Jesus. There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ.

God's Wrath

In order for love to be genuine, it must hate evil. God's wrath is His settled resolve that evil will not stand.