The book of Hebrews stands there like a giant appeal to use the salvation God has granted us. What we have in Christ is incredible. We must use it. For this reason, at the outset of the book, the author answers three questions. Each question is designed to help us rejoice at the salvation Christ brought us so that we might enjoy his salvation to the fullest.
Read moreFly 12—Stay Firm In The Gospel—Galatians 4:8-20
Sunday Sermon: Fly 12—Stay Firm In The Gospel—Galatians 4:8-20
Read moreJesus' Transfiguration Initiated an Important Conference (Mark 9:4-13)
This meeting on the mountaintop was an encouraging preview, but it was also an important conference. Jesus met there with Moses and Elijah. It had been centuries since both men walked the earth. Supernaturally, however, they met with Jesus on his mountain. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreThe Attractiveness of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)
I must start today's article by reminding you of our place in the gospel of Mark. Mark had begun his book by revealing Jesus' identity: he is the Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1), and in the first eight chapters of his gospel, Mark shows us the beauty of Jesus' life. No one in the book had confessed Jesus to be the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the descendent of David, who would vanquish Israel's enemies and bring in an everlasting kingdom. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreThe Son Who Came To Make Sons: Why He Arrived (Galatians 4:5)
This verse shows us the fundamental way our relationship to the legal code of God's word shifted when we met Christ. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreThe Son Who Came To Make Sons: Where He Arrived From (Galatians 4:4b)
The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger of trying to obtain God's favor through the keeping of the law (and losing God's favor when disobeying the law). And, here, to bolster his argument, Paul seems to have quoted an early Christian confession. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreThe Son Who Came To Make Sons: When He Arrived (Galatians 4:4a)
The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger of trying to obtain God's favor through the keeping of the law (and losing God's favor when disobeying the law). And, here, to bolster his argument, Paul seems to have quoted an early Christian confession. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreHebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Hebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Read moreOutworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Witnesses (1 John 5:6–12)
Last week, John told us of three outworkings of the gospel in our lives -- love, obedience and belief. Today, John will give us three witnesses to the gospel's truthfulness. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Good Parenting Recognizes the Human Condition
Proverbs is a highly parental book. Much of it was written by a father to his son. For this reason, much of the book is solid “Dad advice.” In this proverb, the father tells his son not to be “envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,” followed by his reasons for such an exhortation.
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