Oneplace.com

Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Spirit Delivers the Gift

December 4, 2025
00:00
Download Download Share Share

We receive salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, but the faith we need to believe is itself a gift from God given by the Holy Spirit. He applies salvation to us.

...see more
...see less

Featured Offer

Hike Through the Bible by Colin Smith

Make 2026 the year you Hike Through the Bible with Pastor Colin! His brand new 50-chapter book Hike Through the Bible is for anyone who...

• Would like help opening the Bible.

• Wants to understand the Bible story better.

• Wants to love Jesus more.

You don't need to do this alone. Starting in 2026, join Pastor Colin for a new episode every week on his podcast Hike Through the Bible. This podcast is the perfect companion to the book and will encourage your Hike Through the Bible!

Receive Pastor Colin’s newest book Hike Through the Bible for your gift of any amount this month.

Donate Now More resources

Past Episodes

See More Episodes

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.

Contact Open the Bible Minute with Colin Smith

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