Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

God Gave Himself

April 11, 2020

A sacrifice is only an act of love if it achieves something for the object of that love. Do you know what God was willing to give up to show His love for you?

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What does it mean to have Christ in you? It means joining two persons together who are totally different—making you someone totally new!
April 10, 2020
So, why does Jesus leave you here after your conversion? The only reason you are not in heaven, if you are a Christian believer, is that He has work for you to do. Are you doing it?
April 9, 2020
The thief thought Christ's kingdom would come sometime in the distant future. That's why he says, "Remember me." But Jesus is saying to him, "You don't need to worry about me remembering you. Before this day is done we're going to be there—you and me!"
April 8, 2020
Salvation depends, not on your works for Christ, but on Christ's work for you. His work is finished. It's perfect and complete. And you can rest your life, death, and eternity on Him with complete confidence.
April 7, 2020
One of the sinners next to him has a change of heart, and right there on the cross, Jesus saves him. Jesus chooses some surprising friends, doesn't He?
April 6, 2020
It's an extraordinary story—a man who's destined for hell, is given full access to the joys and privileges of paradise. This man is an example of what Christ is able to do for you.
April 5, 2020
The "thief on the cross" was just hours away from eternity and he is raging against God. It was the story of his life, but in his very last hours everything changed. The same could happen for you.
April 4, 2020
It's tough to hold on when you've hit rock-bottom, but Jesus will be there even in the most difficult circumstances.
April 3, 2020
Do you worry about the future? When you're in Christ you can trust Him to fulfill His promises.
April 2, 2020
Does life feel like a game of "hot potato"—like what you hold in your hands is never really secure? Maybe you need to get everything out of your hands and into His.
April 1, 2020
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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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