John Chapter 1 contains so many theological treasures that help us to know Him! Here are just a few: Verse 1:1 – Jesus is the Word – Jesus is eternal – Jesus is God (supports trinity) Verse 1:3 – All things were created through Jesus Verse 1:12 – Jesus gave the right to become children […]
We were not set free so we could freely satisfy our flesh. No, instead we were freed that we might bring the message of freedom to others as well as love and serve them. Satisfying the flesh never leads to freedom but instead draws us back to a place of bondage, keeping us from fulfilling […]
Self discipline seems to merely be a trend of the past in our society with the exception of extreme athletes. While physical discipline is needed even more so is that true for spiritual discipline. Paul instructs Timothy to discipline himself for the purpose of godliness. So all our faculties are to be disciplined in this […]
Why is important that Jesus appeared to so many after the resurrection? Because it puts to rest the human speculation that the resurrection was not real. If the body had been stolen by the disciples, an appearance would not have been possible. To appear to one would have left the possibility of a […]
Why is important that Jesus appeared to so many after the resurrection? Because it puts to rest the human speculation that the resurrection was not real. If the body had been stolen by the disciples, an appearance would not have been possible. To appear to one would have left the possibility of a cover up, […]
As I continue to think this week about the burden that Christ has bore for my sin, I’m reminded that I too have been instructed to bear another’s burdens. We live is a difficult and messy world. The Facebook view of people’s lives is not reality. Each of us carries a load in this […]
In this world, there is a constant pressure to be the greatest. Whether it’s sports, work, or even evangelizing. We are always looking to see who is the best. There’s nothing wrong with excellence, nor using the talent God has given. The trouble comes when we desire the glory more than we desire God. When […]
As I was driving home this morning it hit me that the moon and sun are similar to the law of sin and death and the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. The moon reflects and points to a greater light. It is not capable of extinguishing darkness. Even on the brightest night […]
Praise God that what He did in sending His son, condemned sin in the flesh once and for all. We were slaves to sin under the law of sin and death. Now, we have been set free from that law by the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. We are no longer […]
It’s been a rough couple of days mentally and physically. Sick children, lack of sleep, car troubles, teenage attitudes, etc. people sometimes ask, “How do you do it?” And my normal response “sometimes not very well”. In all seriousness though, I strive to remember that the most important battle in life was already won. I […]