Four times in the book of Revelation, the Lord Jesus announces to His church: ‘I come quickly’. The fact that over 1900 years have elapsed since this promise was given does not abate its potency...

The ancient apothecary was the precursor to the modern chemist; a trade which can be traced back to ancient Babylon. The business of the apothecary was to form compounds from various herbal, mineral, or animal substances which were claimed to alleviate disease...

In an attempt to incite sedition against Heaven, the schools of higher criticism have attempted to point out contractions within holy writ. Seizing upon the spiritual teachings given in the sermon on the mount, such make out that the teachings of the New Testament are at variance with that of the Old. Arguably, the most commonly used hook that cavillers use to hang their doubting hats upon is Mathew 5:38...

The short but powerful epistle of Jude is a warning concerning false teachers. According to Jude, ‘certain men crept in unawares’ to the apostolic church – men who were seeking to corrupt ‘the faith which was once delivered unto the saints’ (Jude 3-4). In verse 13, Jude compares these deceivers to ‘wandering stars’...

To have faith in God’s working and protection over one’s life is not difficult when things are going well. To have the same confidence under affliction and trial is the real test...

In Psalm 101, King David makes a pledge to rule his royal court in righteousness. Knowing that piety begins in the home circle, the wise king applied the same guiding principles to his home life. Truly, this vow of Israel’s sovereign should be the law of every householder…

Until recent history, western civilisation viewed pride primarily in a negative sense. Yet in the post-Christian society of the 21st century, pride is promoted as worthy of celebration. Education, religion, lifestyle, houses, vehicles, clothing, and the body itself are shamelessly flaunted as objects of virtue…

According to ancient custom, the firstborn son of an household is entitled to privileges above his siblings. This law, termed ‘primogeniture’ in English, confers pre-eminence upon the firstborn son from birth, along with a full or double portion of the father’s estate as an inheritance…

In the closing benediction of 1 Thessalonians 5, the Apostle Paul exhorts us to enshrine a set of ennobling spiritual standards in our everyday lives. In the midst of these edifications lies the charge: ‘In every thing give thanks’…

What was it that made Abel’s sacrifice more excellent than Cain’s? According to the inspired apostle, it was the fact that Abel’s sacrifice was offered ‘by faith’. The unacceptable offering of his wicked brother, on the other hand, showed that Cain was ashamed of the gospel of Christ…

The term ‘philosopher’ means ‘lover of wisdom’, and is believed to have been coined by the Greek sage Pythagoras. From the 5th century BC, Pythagoras compassed land and sea in search of learning. Over the course of decades, this prodigious architect of Mystery Babylon attended the most revered Eastern mystery schools of his age, treasuring up arcane knowledge from the feet of Babylonian and Egyptian magi…

According to rabbinic tradition, Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon in his old age. Throughout the book, ‘the preacher’, as King Solomon refers to himself, confesses the toilsome folly which had marked his life. Yet this most wise (and often foolish) mortal man leaves his most solemn appeal in the book's final chapter, which was likely written shortly before his death…

A world champion wrestler could hardly resist the death roll of a saltwater crocodile. Nor is the arm of the burliest powerlifter a match for the slashing claws of a frenzied polar bear. Yet as formidable as these predators are, their strength pales before the animal kingdom’s ultimate apex predator – Leviathan – of whom the Lord declares: ‘Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear’ (Job 41:33)…

In a world where the term ‘progressive’ is associated with pro-abortion activism and trans propaganda, identifying as ‘conservative’ appears to be a sober option. But the student of Christ’s teachings should keep aloof from such Hegelian branding marks…

Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would ‘magnify the law, and make it honourable’ (Isaiah 42:21). Not only did Jesus magnify the commandments by teaching perfect obedience to them, but He revealed the spiritual character of the law – something the Jews had not perceived…

A heart regenerated by divine grace will readily discern light, no matter the instrument God chooses to speak through. But those who reject light because it comes not from a favoured mouth give evidence that they cannot discern the voice of God. Such was the condition of the church in Corinth, and Paul did not mince his words when revealing this fault to them…

Along with the rest of the disciples, Thomas was overcome with grief at the crucifixion and death of his Lord. But unlike his brethren, Thomas had not the privilege of seeing his resurrected Lord in the flesh on that Sunday morning. When the good news reached his ears, Thomas refused to be cheered by this heaven-sent ray of sunshine…

In Europe, USA, Australia, and elsewhere, digital ID laws are in the process of being approved by those claiming to represent the interests of the people. And as always, the thin edge of the wedge of oppression is adorned with moderation and benignity. But those who understand Bible prophecy are not blind to the movements and intentions of ‘the prince of the power of the air’…

One correct understanding of Scripture is often the key to understanding another portion. For example, recognising that the spirit, or soul, is not immortal annihilates the deception that the sinner will burn forever in hell. By the same token, one erroneous understanding of the Bible will deny you the keys to understanding many other verses…

Precious metals and gemstones are only found by strenuous excavation and painstaking sifting. While a prospector’s eye finds great satisfaction in the gnarled nugget in his palm, the polished beauty of a verse of Scripture revealed to the heart is above the finest gold.