Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

If the Christian Life Was a Command

February 4, 2014

If the Christian life was all about doing what God commands, it would be impossible! But if we come to Jesus, his life flows within us.

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Every time we sin, our conscience is weakened. Restoring a strong, healthy conscience is the key to victory over sin. 
February 3, 2014
When we come to Christ He changes the desire of our heart. Does this mean we will always choose to do what is right?
February 2, 2014
Regeneration is one of the least understood dimensions of our salvation. God changes our souls, minds, and hearts, so that we can follow Him freely. 
February 1, 2014
How can we know that what we bring to God will be accepted? Listen for His prompting!
January 31, 2014
There are many “powers” in the spiritual world, but only one will have ultimate victory. Be sure you’re identifying with the right side!
January 30, 2014
Our faith only grows when we exercise it. How will you respond to the trials in your life?
January 29, 2014
Faith is a miracle that grows despite all of the “dirt” of life that gets dumped on it. 
January 28, 2014
What’s your natural instinct when someone hurts you? Do you want to get back at them, or have you learned to leave room for God to work?
January 27, 2014
It’s tough to forgive someone who doesn’t even care that they’ve hurt you. But be careful—God’s compassion for them will sneak right into your heart!
January 26, 2014
Jesus did so much in just three years of ministry. What could He accomplish by dying that He could not accomplish by living?
January 25, 2014
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Featured Offer

Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.

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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