Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

God Gave Himself

August 4, 2012
A sacrifice is only an act of love if it achieves something for the object of that love. Do you know what God was willing to give up to show His love for you?

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What does it mean to have Christ in you? It means joining two persons together who are totally different — making you someone totally new!
August 3, 2012
A popular song says we’re perfect the way we are. How does that stack up with what God says?
August 2, 2012
Sin is not like a crayon mark that can be easily painted over. It’s a living power that must be cut out before it destroys.
August 1, 2012
Some folks think they were born a Christian, but it’s not that simple. We all start out as sinners in need of God’s grace.
July 31, 2012
The mood of our age says people are upright on their own and have no need of a Savior. If they think there’s no sin in their lives, they’d better take a closer look!
July 30, 2012
Are you compromising your freedom in Christ by indulging the flesh and allowing a sin to continue?
July 29, 2012
Are you truly trusting Christ to give you life, or are you still seeking to  save yourself through a good life and being active in the church?
July 28, 2012
Battling sin can feel like eradicating a stubborn weed, but every victory weakens its power in your life.
July 27, 2012
Can you get pears from an apple tree? Can you get love, joy, and peace without the Spirit?
July 26, 2012
Christ did not come along like a cue ball, touching us long enough to save us, then sending us off to attempt a righteous life on our own.
July 25, 2012
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Featured Offer

Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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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