Tag: Steven Cole

If you claim to be born again, you may want to check your spiritual Apgar score.

November 18, 2025

Steven J. Cole comments on our verses in 1 John 4:7-21–where John refers to us as being “born of God”. The very first test given to a newborn in the delivery room is called the Apgar score. The test was designed to quickly evaluate a newborn’s physical condition after delivery and to determine any immediate … More If you claim to be born again, you may want to check your spiritual Apgar score.

The content of our theology matters greatly

November 16, 2025

John tells us (1 John 4:1), “do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.” Paul said something like that, too. After saying that we should “not despise prophetic utterances,” he added, “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good” (1 Thess. 5:20-21). Steven J.Cole … More The content of our theology matters greatly

Intentional holiness

October 22, 2025

Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that is … More Intentional holiness

Just like Barabbas?

September 15, 2025

But they all cried out together, “Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas”— a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder. Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to release Jesus, but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” A third time he said to … More Just like Barabbas?

One gateway God has provided to tell you about Christ

September 11, 2025

Pastor Steven Cole begins and concludes a sermon on Hebrews 7:1-10 (our Bible reading for today) with these comments: Most of you would probably admit that you’re not highly motivated to learn about Melchizedek. You’ve got marriage problems, problems with your kids, financial problems, personal problems, and other practical needs. Why in the world would … More One gateway God has provided to tell you about Christ

Spiritual facade

August 19, 2025

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work. Titus 1:16 (part of our Bible reading plan today) David Guzik comments at EnduringWord.com: b. They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him: These difficult people Titus had to deal with were … More Spiritual facade