Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Can We Obey the Commands Perfectly?

August 14, 2016
The Christian life isn't easy, but by the grace of God you can make progress one step at a time. Your desire to be more holy is the greatest evidence of the work of the Spirit of God in you.

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Many people don't understand the 10 Commandments. Jesus made it clear that the commandments aren't limited to actions, but search the thoughts of your mind and the feelings of your heart.
August 13, 2016
A good mentor is someone who can show you where you need to go, and walk with you so that you get there. That's what the commandments do. They walk you to Christ.
August 12, 2016
What does it mean to live a life of love? You'll find the answer in the 10 Commandments. They fill in the "how to's" of love.
August 11, 2016
We cannot see God, but His image is reflected in the law. And Jesus provided the most beautiful expression of the law in action that this world will ever see.
August 10, 2016
Temptation is not something to passively pray over - it's something to actively fight. Swat away those unhealthy thoughts!
August 9, 2016
What drives the huge difference between a kidnapper and a lover? One operates out of power, and one out of affection. God is inviting you into a relationship of love.
August 8, 2016
Where are your eyes focused—on God or on yourself? Let Christ lift your eyes from a preoccupation with yourself.
August 7, 2016
Isn’t it enough to just believe in God? Why is it important to have faith in Jesus? It’s important because God does His work through the Son!
August 6, 2016
Many think God is in the business of laying burdens on us. The truth is, he wants to help carry your load.
August 5, 2016
If Jesus is in heaven, how can He also be in our hearts, giving us strength for whatever we’re facing each day?
August 4, 2016
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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

About Open the Bible Minute

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.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

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