Category Archives: Example Of Faith

Contrary to what many people think an example of the Christian faith should be, there are various examples of godly men and women who were very impoverished and suffered intensely during their earthly lives. They lived holy and were an honor to Jesus and therefore, they were an example of faith.

Who was Apollos?

Who was Apollos? Apollos was an influential, learned and eloquent itinerant Christian teacher and debater in first century Christianity. He traveled around and promoted the kingdom of God by his fervent scriptural teachings. One such example is what happened at … Continue reading

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Jeremiah the True Prophet and Pashhur the False Prophet

Certain parts of the Bible seem super charged by the example and courage of righteous men, who remained faithful at that moment. In Jeremiah 20 we read of such an encounter that occurred. May all Christians carefully ponder the following … Continue reading

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What a Man the Boy Samuel Was

Like John the Baptist, Samuel had a miraculous birth.  Samuel was born because of his mother’s heart felt prayers and the vow she made to God for a son (1 Sam. 1:10,11). Just after Hannah weaned her baby, as young … Continue reading

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Paul Was In Chains

The Apostle Paul was the greatest example of Christianity who ever lived. God used him in a most unusual way which continues into the present time, because of the epistles he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write. Four … Continue reading

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Physical Illness and Faith

God Still Heals Today There should be no doubt in any Christian’s mind that God still heals today. In fact, I myself have been the personal recipient of numerous healings over the decades and have also seen others healed by … Continue reading

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Approved In Christ | Persevere Under Trial | Endure Hardship

In Romans 16, Paul mentions various names of Christians in Rome. Of that list was Apelles, a man who is only mentioned once in the entire Bible, but we are informed that he was approved in Christ: Greet Apelles, tested … Continue reading

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Courage

The devil is a master at deception. He can make things seem right when they are wrong, true when they are false and saintly when they are unholy. He has many professing Christians thinking a Christian is a sinner, who … Continue reading

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Epaphras, An Example Of Faith

Epaphras was a mighty man of God and a soul winner, about whom too few in our day know anything. Among other things, Epaphras was apparently responsible for winning the souls which formed the church at Colosse. They learned about … Continue reading

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