God’s Plan – What Comes After Israel’s Failure?
It was God’s plan that the children of Israel, the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were to live, share and spread the good news of the Creator of the universe to the entire world. Sadly this purpose was never fully met until the incarnation, the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, Jesus […]
Calvary – What Happened On and Because of the Cross
The word “Calvary” appears just once in the New King James Bible, in Luke chapter 23: “And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him . . . ” (verse 33). It was the site of Jesus’ gruesome death—written as “Golgotha” in the Aramaic and appearing this way […]
7 Last Words of Jesus: Final Statements from the Cross
Even though it’s hard to think of Jesus the Son of God, the Creator, on the cross, focusing on the cross gives meaning to the infinite sacrifice of the Godhead in the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that the last words of Jesus involved seven distinct statements while He […]
Modern Self – Identity, Autonomy, and Faith in Today’s World
What is the modern self? Let’s dive in and start with a series of questions:
Am I to be understood primarily in terms of my obligations toward and dependence upon others?
Does education […]
Surrender to God: What Full Surrender Means in the Christian Life
Do I lose my own will if I surrender to God?
Or will I become stronger?
What can prevent me from surrendering myself to Jesus?
Does surrender to God mean that we have to give up our own will?
We cannot emphasize this encouraging message enough; we are saved by faith (John 3:16, Acts 16:31). The primary trait of […]
God’s Promises: Seven Key Promises to Strengthen Your Faith
God’s promises are true.
God does not lie.
God speaks and it is.
According to Everett Storms, a schoolteacher from Ontario, Canada, there are 7,467 promises in the Bible, one each day for twenty years.
The overarching theme of God’s promises is: God has got this.
Don’t be discouraged. Whatever happens, have faith in God, God will take care of you.
The following is […]