Tag practical christian living

Working Towards Unity

4          There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5          One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6          One God and Father of all, who is above all,…

What is your response to the Gospel?

Grateful Heart How grateful are we for the gospel of Christ? The Christians at Thessalonica were thankful for the gospel they had received from the apostle Paul. They received the message of the gospel not as man’s message but as…

Are you an overcomer?

Revelations 2:12-17 12           And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13           I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat…

Will the Lord find us faithful unto the very end?

Revelation 2:8-11 8          And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9          I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou…

Have you left your first love?

Revelation 2:1-7 1          Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2          I know…

Blessings of Prosperity

“Gong Xi Fa Cai” is a common refrain that is heard during the Chinese New Year. It is commonly translated as “Wishing you a prosperous new year.” Literally, it means, “Congratulations and joy on your prosperity.” The pagan Chinese are…

What to do with your sins?

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”Proverbs 28:13 This proverb contrasts what happens when we deal with sins foolishly, with what happens when we deal with them wisely. The two…

How to overcome Obstacles in Prayer

How important is prayer to you? When the apostle Paul wrote his first epistle to Timothy there were many things on his mind he wanted to write about. He wanted to give instructions about how to organise the church with…

Reading the Bible: An Ongoing Journey

Greetings, brethren! It is a privilege to have been tasked with writing for BPilgrims. Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Nicholas and I’m currently studying in Adelaide, a city in South Australia. I attend Life BPC and Hope BPC in…

Top 5 Most Misused Verses in the Bible

It is warm and cloudy today, and it has been quite bright every day with strong sunlight.  Myung and I have a natural suntan and our skins become quite dark.  I am doing things I have not done for a…