Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Drawn to Christ

December 26, 2010
When we get a glimpse of Christ’s glory, love, and purity, we are drawn to Him and no longer want to live for ourselves.

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What Jesus Says to Skeptics by Colin Smith – 2 copies
You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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Most parents want to give their children every advantage they can, but they can’t make them holy. That comes only through Christ.
December 25, 2010
Why did we need a Savior who is both God and man? Wasn’t Jesus’ divine nature all we needed to save us?
December 24, 2010
The Bible tells of several births that resulted from a special intervention of God, but the birth of Jesus was completely different from all of them.
December 23, 2010
God has a long “to-do list.” He has made a lot of promises to us.  And they will all be done—guaranteed!
December 22, 2010
We tend to think of Jesus’ birth in human terms—that God became a Father and Jesus became a Son. But God did not gain a Son at Christmas.
December 21, 2010
Your life began at conception, but Jesus enjoyed a life before He came to the earth. He did not arise from the human race, but came to the human race.
December 20, 2010
Many people harbor anger toward God and hold Him responsible for the state of the world. But if they could judge and condemn Him, what could they sentence Him with that He hasn’t already endured?
December 19, 2010
Has religion become a burden to you? Are you exhausted with trying to live up to its standard? Let Jesus bring you rest.
December 18, 2010
Have you wandered from God? Are you longing to return, but fearful of His response? Run to Him--He waits longingly, with outstretched arms.
December 17, 2010
Would you pay for a new car then never pick it up from the dealer? Christ paid a precious price for you. He will certainly come back to take you home.
December 16, 2010
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Featured Offer

What Jesus Says to Skeptics by Colin Smith – 2 copies
You wouldn’t say that you have faith in Jesus, but you wouldn’t say that you have rejected Him either. You’re somewhere in between. If this describes you, or someone you know, you might be surprised by what you find in the new booklet from Pastor Colin called What Jesus Says to Skeptics.

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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Barrington, IL 60011
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