Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

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April 16, 2011
It’s easy enough to believe your faith will get you into heaven, but not always so easy to trust that it’s enough for your daily challenges.

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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.

Archives

Have you repeatedly said “yes” to a particular sin, allowing it to build a stronghold in your life? It’s time to hear the alarm bell ringing!
April 15, 2011
Is your relationship with Christ based on law or love? Are their limits on what He can ask of you?
April 14, 2011
Do you think you can bring yourself into relationship with God through a life of right living and prayer? Think again!
April 13, 2011
Are you compromising your freedom in Christ by indulging the flesh and allowing a sin to continue?
April 12, 2011
Battling sin can feel like eradicating a stubborn weed, but every victory weakens its power in your life.
April 11, 2011
If Christ has crucified our sinful nature with all its passions and desires, why do we still have so much trouble with it?
April 10, 2011
Christ is not interested in putting a quick coat of paint on your life. He wants to do a complete renovation!
April 9, 2011
Did you know you’re kept by God’s power? Your salvation does not depend on the strength of your faith,
April 8, 2011
Do you believe the Spirit is in you? If you are unclear about this, you will never triumph over temptation.
April 7, 2011
It's easy for those with high moral principles to be arrogant. But the essence of Christianity is humbly recognizing our desperate need for God's mercy.
April 6, 2011
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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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Barrington, IL 60011
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