What the prophets wrote in the Old Testament are very much Scripture. What they wrote about has, or will, come to pass completely. This is no more clearly seen than in their prophecies of the coming Messiah.

The believer can be sure that persecutions and trials will come. How we deal with suffering starts with our knowledge of our salvation. There are certain things we must know about our salvation.

Salvation in Jesus Christ is the foundation for every believer's life. Without it, one can do nothing for God. It all starts with believing in Jesus Christ for remission of sins.

As we begin looking at the book of 1 Peter, it is important to know about the man used by God to pen this epistle. The apostle Peter was both prominent as a disciple with Christ and as an apostle for Christ.

Most believers desire revival in their own lives, in their churches, and in their countries. Praying for revival begins by recognizing the mercy of the Heavenly Father.

As we consider prayer, it is always helpful to look at examples of prayer. There is an abundance of such examples in the Psalms. These prayers may be prayers of protection, of confession, of praise, or of trust.

Jonah found himself in dire straits because of his very own disobedience. Yet, God heard him from the belly of the fish and answered his prayer. Through it all, God was in control and doing His will.

There are many lost souls out in the world who need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. The command for us is to pray for laborers to go and reach the lost with the gospel.

Throughout his life, David was diligent in seeking the Lord. From his youngest years to his death, he was found seeking the Lord in prayer and in praise. Humility and obedience were key characteristics in his seeking of the Lord.

One major part of prayer is the necessity of abiding in Christ. Power in prayer is not the only fruit of abiding in Christ, the True Vine, but it is a vital product of such abiding.