Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Gospel Turns Religion on Its Head

February 17, 2017

Every religion in the world says, "Live a life that pleases God so that you may win His favor." The gospel says, "Receive God's favor through Christ who died and rose again."

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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.

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We are to forgive one another as God in Christ has forgiven us. He did it gladly, freely, and fully even though it was undeserved, and it is irreversible and eternal.
February 16, 2017
Your character will be revealed when you must choose how to treat someone who has wronged you. Will you show mercy and forgive?
February 15, 2017
Each of the great statements of Jesus' atoning death in the Bible tells us what Christ did and why He did it. Is the passion for holiness growing in you?
February 14, 2017
Find someone who can speak into your life and listen to what they have to say. Ask, "What's one sin I should be fighting against more strongly?"
February 13, 2017
God remembers that we are dust. So I must not set unreasonable expectations of others or expect people to be consistent paragons of virtue.
February 12, 2017
The Bible tells us to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. If you're not a member of a local church, whom do you submit to?
February 11, 2017
Leave your Bible closed and your eyes will remain closed to the sins lurking in your life. Open your Bible and God will open your eyes.
February 10, 2017
One person with a tender heart who cares and acts for the good of others can make all the difference. Is that you?
February 9, 2017
If you think God is for everyone, you may need to rethink that. The Bible says that God stands in the way of the proud.
February 8, 2017
Repentance isn't just about admitting that you are a sinner. You need to forsake that sin and turn from it.
February 7, 2017
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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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