No flesh, says Paul, will glory before God, 'flesh' referring to humanity alienated from God and pursuing its own objectives and desires. This statement offends human pride, but here are the reasons and the way God freely forgives, receives and reconciles individuals to Himself.

Matthew's account of his conversion could not be shorter. So little is said, but much is implied. Here are the events that led to the moment that the Gospel writer yielded his life to Christ, and how two words made all the difference.

The apostle commands subjection to ruling authorities and forbids slander of them or others. He reviews our past lives, and gives a 14 point overview of God's mighty work within us, moving us to work for the salvation of others.

The review of Solomon’s staggering wealth begins the story of his slide from steadfastness, and we see how the wisest man in the world justified his indulgence. All too soon we see the power of sin and apostasy. Doctrine will not save when practice fails! We trace it to the moment of repentance in Ecclesiastes.