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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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Did you know that everything that happened in the arrest, trial, and sentencing of Jesus was prophesied by Isaiah hundreds of years before it happened? Join Pastor Colin as he talks about what Isaiah wrote and what it means.
Many people miss the love of Jesus because they think: “Happiness is found only when I am free to live for myself.” Pastor Colin talks about the misery of this position and the hope of breaking free from it.
How can you have a deeper experience of the love of Christ? Some would say “rededication” or “more discipline.” Pastor Colin explains the Bible’s answer to this question.
You sit down with someone and immediately realize that they have a critical spirit. They’re bad-mouthing their parents or the church. Pastor Colin talks about what you can do to help them.
If you have ever been harshly judged, unfairly criticized, your motives have been questioned, or you have ever been patronized or ridiculed, then this message is for you. Pastor Colin talks about the Apostle Paul.
Many Christians have learned that their entrance into heaven doesn’t depend on works. That’s true. Pastor Colin talks about why it is a big mistake to assume that therefore the life you live does not matter at all.
Did you know that everything that happened in the arrest, trial, and sentencing of Jesus was prophesied by Isaiah hundreds of years before it happened? Join Pastor Colin as he talks about what Isaiah wrote and what it means.
Every Christian can see the challenge of life now, and the opportunity of life in heaven. But have you considered the challenge of your life then?
God didn’t need to tell us anything about what lies beyond death, but He pulled back the curtain just a little. Pastor Colin talks about the reason why.
If you’ve ever wondered: “Why am I suffering? Why is my life so hard? Why is there so much evil in the world? After all, I’m a Christian.” Pastor Colin talks about the reason why.
Heaven is more than a wonderful place where you’ll learn all kinds of amazing things. Pastor Colin talks about why it will be much better than that. Heaven isn’t a downgrade; it’s an upgrade from life on earth!
One man in the Bible was given a glimpse of heaven. What did he see? Pastor Colin talks about John’s vision of heaven in the book of Revelation.
Jesus could have stopped the process of His arrest, trial, and crucifixion at any moment, if He had wanted to. Join Pastor Colin as he talks about why He chose not to.
Why does hell have to be forever? Isn’t it reasonable that it should last for a time and then come to an end? Many people, even church-going people, seem to think so. Pastor Colin talks about the stunning answer.
Love is all we need. Who said that? Was it the Beatles or the Bible? Or was it both? Pastor Colin tackles a difficult subject that many churches today shy away from – what Jesus taught about hell.
Assurance comes to us through the ministry of God the Son. Pastor Colin talks about the ministry of 1. Who Jesus is; 2. What Jesus has done; 3. What Jesus is doing now; and 4. What Jesus will do.
Assurance is a goal to pursue, and a gift to receive. Pastor Colin talks about how assurance comes to us through the ministry of God the Son.
Most of us will know someone who has walked away from the faith, and it can be deeply disturbing. Pastor Colin talks about the question it can raise: What if this happens to me?
Jesus could have stopped the process of His arrest, trial, and crucifixion at any moment, if He had wanted to. Join Pastor Colin as he talks about why He chose not to.
There is a special ministry of the Holy Spirit to assure believers that we are children of God. Pastor Colin makes seven observations about the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
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