Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

You Cannot Continue in Sin

December 12, 2010
A newborn cannot return to the womb, and once you are "born again" you cannot return to your old life of sin. What used to be natural for you is no longer possible. 

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Who make the first move in our salvation--God or us? Knowing the answer to this question will result in worship.
December 11, 2010
Life can feel like a trek through the desert, but God offers a drink of encouragement. Will we accept the cup He offers?
December 10, 2010
The Christian life isn't easy. It's a struggle. But everyone who is born of God overcomes the world.
December 9, 2010
When the Spirit begins working in your life it can be deeply disturbing, but don't despair! It's a sign you're moving in the right direction.
December 8, 2010
Needing the approval of others can keep you from following Christ. Ask Him to free you from the fear of what others think.
December 7, 2010
Finding peace for a guilty conscience is impossible on our own, but God offers a solution.
December 6, 2010
How do you know what is right? If you are born of God, He will tell you!
December 5, 2010
Jesus asked a man with a paralyzed hand to "stretch out your hand" --the one thing he couldn't do! Do you believe Jesus enough to try what He asks?
December 4, 2010
Temptation can seem bigger than you can handle, but it's not bigger than Christ. Victory begins in recognizing the power He's given you to overcome.
December 3, 2010
We can be very hard on ourselves when we fail. We need a good reminder of what God sees when He looks at us.
December 2, 2010
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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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