Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Like a Game of Pool

August 19, 2014

Christ did not come along like a cue ball, touching us long enough to save us, then sending us off to attempt a righteous life on our own. 

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Can you get pears from an apple tree? Can you get love, joy, and peace without the Spirit?
August 18, 2014
Would you stake your life on the Gospel as the revelation of Jesus Christ, or was it merely an invention of men?
August 17, 2014
The philosophies of the day tell us that enlightenment lies within each of us. Do we really need a Savior?
August 16, 2014
The Christian life is lived “in the body”, so we’ll always feel the pull of the flesh. But it’s also lived “by faith in the Son of God”, which gives hope for every circumstance.
August 15, 2014
If we measure our standing with God by how well we live the Christian life, we’ll never find true peace.
August 14, 2014
Is it possible to be a Christian and not have His Spirit dwelling within you?
August 13, 2014
Do you feel the battle between the flesh and the spirit in your life? This ongoing conflict is evidence that the Spirit is at work in you.
August 12, 2014
It’s easy enough to believe your faith will get you into heaven, but not always so easy to trust that it’s enough for your daily challenges.
August 11, 2014
Have you repeatedly said “yes” to a particular sin, allowing it to build a stronghold in your life? It’s time to hear the alarm bell ringing!
August 10, 2014
Is your relationship with Christ based on law or love? Are their limits on what He can ask of you?
August 9, 2014
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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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