Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Is It in You?

July 12, 2012
The philosophies of the day tell us that enlightenment lies within each of us. Do we really need a Savior?

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The world needs people who delight in the gospel, rather than in themselves or in their church.
July 11, 2012
What gives us the right to foist our Christian beliefs on those who have their own cultures and traditions?
July 10, 2012
Without Christ we are like slaves, working hard but never improving our situation. With Christ, we are “no longer a slave, but a son.”
July 9, 2012
Would you stake your life on the Gospel as the revelation of Jesus Christ, or was it merely an invention of men?
July 8, 2012
Are you holding onto sin? If we do not confess, God may "press the mute button" on our prayers.
July 7, 2012
Arrogance evokes God's discipline, but humility attracts more grace. Come to the cross with empty hands held out to receive His mercy.
July 6, 2012
Being isolated from other believers is a dangerous thing. Let's watch out for those who may be struggling or wandering from the faith.
July 5, 2012
Did you know you’re kept by God’s power? Your salvation does not depend on the strength of your faith.
July 4, 2012
Do you believe the Spirit is in you? If you are unclear about this, you will never triumph over temptation.
July 3, 2012
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.
July 2, 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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