Open the Bible

Colin Smith

The Bride: Christ's Union with the Church, Part 2

June 30, 2022

Do you love the church? Pastor Colin gives us a helpful grid to test how much we share Jesus’ love for the church.

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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.

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You didn’t have great relationship with your dad, so how can you relate to God as Father? Pastor Colin talks about how Jesus loves the church and what that means for you.
June 29, 2022
When the Bible refers to the church as a “building” it is NOT talking about bricks and mortar. Pastor Colin Smith explains that this “building” analogy actually speaks of Jesus’ presence in the church. 
June 28, 2022
Have you ever been disappointed by, frustrated with, or felt like giving up on the church? Then Pastor Colin says the analogy of the church as “a building” is for you.
June 27, 2022
When God forgives you, he will not keep you at a distance. He will not have you living under a suspended sentence, wondering what final justice will look like for you. There is no probation and no exclusion for you.
June 25, 2022
The apostle Paul did more than lead people to Christ. That’s half a strategy. He also planted churches. Pastor Colin talks about why Paul did this and what it means for us.
June 24, 2022
In the Bible, the church is sometimes called “the body of Christ.” Pastor Colin unpacks the “body” analogy for us.
June 23, 2022
Jesus only uses the word “church” two times in the Bible. What did he mean by it? Pastor Colin talks about one of those two instances.
June 22, 2022
Jesus only uses the word “church” two times in the Bible. What did he mean by it? Pastor Colin talks about one of those two instances.
June 21, 2022
None of us can see, hear, smell, taste or touch God, but each one of us has the capacity to experience Him. Pastor Colin talks about the difference between learning about God, and experiencing God.
June 20, 2022
When God forgives you, he will not keep you at a distance. He will not have you living under a suspended sentence, wondering what final justice will look like for you. There is no probation and no exclusion for you.
June 18, 2022
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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

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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Mailing Address
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P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365