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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.
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The Bible tells us that we are saved (past tense), that we are being saved (present tense), and that we will one day be saved (future tense). Pastor Colin talks about how all these things can be true of you.
The first commandment says, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” If this was just about swearing, it might make us wonder why God would include it in the Ten Commandments. Pastor Colin talks about what it means and why it’s so important.
Nothing could be more dangerous to your spiritual life than the attitude that says, “I could never fall.” The Bible repeatedly warns us against this attitude. Pastor Colin talks about why that is.
If Jesus Christ is able to keep you from falling, why do you need to watch yourself? Pastor Colin talks about 3 reasons: 1. others have fallen, 2. your flesh is weak, and 3. because you have an enemy.
Where would you be, if God had not reached out to you? This is not the Bible most flattering description of us, but it says we’re like a “burning stick.” Pastor Colin talks about what that means.
If you want a healthy Christian life, then you need to learn to wait. But what are you supposed to do while you’re waiting? Pastor Colin talks about one biblical answer.
“I’m just wasting my time!” When’s the last time you said that? Pastor Colin talks about how waiting can be an opportunity for you.
If you’re saying to yourself: “The 2nd commandment is a breeze for me—I don’t own any totem poles.” Remember, idolatry isn’t limited to worshiping statues. Pastor Colin talks about the many different disguises idolatry can wear.
All of us enjoy workouts that involve our strongest muscles. The same is true with our spiritual muscles. Pastor Colin helps us discern which muscles we need to exercise.
Do you find yourself regularly doubting God’s love for you? Pastor Colin talks about why that is, and what you can do about it.
The Bible tells the Christian to “keep yourself in God’s love.” Does that mean it’s possible to fall outside of God’s love? That depends on what you mean by love. Pastor Colin talks about 5 aspects of God’s love.
When you pray in the Spirit, you are never the same person afterwards. Pastor Colin talks about how your motivations and passions will be changed.
How would you describe your prayer life? Vibrant? Irregular? Aimless? Pastor Colin talks about how to pray in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Many people say that they find icons or beads or images of Jesus helpful in their prayer life and in worship. But these aids always have the effect of obscuring as much as they reveal about Jesus.
Is your faith at an all-time low? Is your flame about to go out? Do you sometimes wonder if you have any faith at all? Pastor Colin talks about why the amazing thing about your faith is not that it’s so weak, but that it exists at all!
We all know what it’s like to be out of shape, physically, but what’s it like to be out of shape, spiritually? Pastor Colin talks about some of the symptoms.
You feel like you’re living under an impossible set of demands. Pastor Colin talks about how God’s vision for womanhood can set you free from frustration and burnout.
What does it mean to be a godly woman? The answer is both surprising and encouraging. Pastor Colin talks about what a godly woman is.
If leading seems more natural at the office than at home, you’re not alone. Pastor Colin talks about the keys to leading your family.
How does God reach out to us? If He wanted to, He could reach out to us in power like a dictator. After all, God has more power at His disposal than a million nuclear bombs. But He chooses not to do that. God reaches out to us in love.
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