When Jesus said, "They will know you are my disciples by...," he could have ended that sentence in lots of ways. He finished it perfectly of course. He did not point to religious activity or theological aptitude or political zeal. No, rather he pointed to the one thing that touches the heart of every person … Continue reading Love One Another
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Betrayed, Yet Victorious
With anticipation the people wondered: when would the king be born? You can hear a mother telling her children, "Don't worry, my child. The king is coming." At Christmas we celebrate Jesus' birth. He was born to live the life we couldn't live, a life of perfection in every way. He died the death that … Continue reading Betrayed, Yet Victorious
Son of David, Son of God
Jesus was born to be the Savior of the world. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke describe the details surrounding his birth. Remarkably, one thousand years before his birth, the Psalms give us clues about who he would be. A careful reading of the PsalmsĀ and the New Testament show us that Jesus is both son … Continue reading Son of David, Son of God
Five truths about the resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity. When a person places their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior, they are trusting in the finished work of Christ on the cross to pay the penalty for their sin and the bodily resurrection of Jesus proving he was God in the flesh and is … Continue reading Five truths about the resurrection
The greatest of these is love
When you think of "love," who is the first person in your life that comes to mind? Spouse, parent, child, friend, brother, sister? How does that person show love to you, and how do you show it to them? The Bible calls us to let steadfast, unconditional love be one of the hallmarks of our … Continue reading The greatest of these is love
The impact of the gospel on your life
The gospel is good news. The gospel is good news that needs to be shared. The gospel is also the good news that changes your life. When you understand all that Jesus did for you by living a perfect life, dying for you on the cross, rising from the dead, ascending into heaven, drawing you … Continue reading The impact of the gospel on your life
Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
When tragedies occur such as the recent massacre of people attending a concert in Las Vegas, it is very normal to ask the question, "Where was God while this was happening? Why didn't he stop it?" God's Word guides us. In times like these, it is important to seek the Lord and think biblically. We … Continue reading Where was God when the Las Vegas shooting occurred?
Extreme Cases
The question is this: should a church ever remove someone from their fellowship? The Corinthian church was a mess. The city of Corinth was very sinful, so much so that even the religious components of first-century Corinth fed the lusts of the flesh. Amazingly, in the midst of this city, God was rescuing people from … Continue reading Extreme Cases
Together We Obey
When we obey God, things happen. They happen in a big way. Some people love it when we obey God. Some people do not love it when we obey God. As followers of Jesus, we realize the amazing love, forgiveness, grace and peace that we have found in Jesus, and we realize this same life … Continue reading Together We Obey
What is your life built upon?
We live in the real world. People in our world build their lives upon many things: Material possessions Fame Career advancement Relationships Community involvement A host of other things What that you are doing today will matter in one hundred years? What that you are doing today will matter in one thousand years? If the … Continue reading What is your life built upon?