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Twin Truths

January 15, 2025
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We are both created by God and sustained by God. This truth both humbles and dignifies us.

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What do you struggle with? Do you struggle with time? With a temper? With dishonesty or discontentment? Whatever it is, find help where it may surprise you: the Ten Commandments. As you move from dos and don’ts to matters of the heart, you will see how they will become barometers of your love for God. You’ll discover areas of your life that are out of sync with His will, and you’ll receive wisdom for living in greater love, strength, and freedom in Christ. Includes a 30-page study guide ideal for personal or group use, helping you take the next steps toward joyful submission to God’s Word.

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Abraham and the patriarchs in the Bible were saved in the same way that we are, by faith in the Lord Jesus. Abraham believed God, and it was counted as righteousness.
January 14, 2025
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History shows us that sin spreads rapidly as people move away from God. Sadly, this is the case even today.
January 13, 2025
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Noah’s ark provides a type and a shadow for us of the Lord Jesus Christ.
January 12, 2025
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Why was Noah favored in God’s sight? Because God is full of kindness and compassion.
January 11, 2025
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Though Adam and his progeny were cursed because of Adam’s disobedience, Christ took that curse for us in His body on the tree!
January 10, 2025
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Because of the Fall, mankind’s knowledge of evil is more than intellectual, it is sadly experiential.
January 9, 2025
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What are “theophanies”? Why does God appear in a way that people can see in the Old Testament?
January 8, 2025
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What is the significance of being created by God? Since God created us, He is the titleholder of our lives.
January 7, 2025
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The Lord calls all people everywhere to come to him. Won't you do so today?
January 6, 2025
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After Adam sinned, work became a burden. But in the Kingdom of God, work will be a complete joy!
January 5, 2025
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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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1-877-OPEN-365