To the Church at Rome, Jesus’ work on the cross was for both Jew and Greek, no distinction. In other words, theo-centric racism isn’t grounded in Christianity. It’s grounded in the sinful nature of our hearts. It’s a direct reflection of the fall, the turning from a Holy God....
How did Jesus die after 6 hours on the cross? Crucifixion was designed as a slow and painful means to death. Normally, a crucified person would take 3 to 7 days to die. The Romans would make a public example of the crucified person and leave them hanging for days or even weeks; so ...
darkness. For more on that see Appendix 2. The Bible Theme of Light vs. Darkness).Q1. (John 1:1-5, 14) When did Jesus glory and kingly authority have their origins? In what sense were they hidden while he was on earth? In what sense were they still present? https://www.joyful...
But I died on the cross for your sins, and I will forgive you in Confession when you repent of your sins, and ask for My forgiveness. I love all of you so much, and you have My grace to fight off the devil’s temptations. You all are sinners, but you can cleanse your souls of...
“And David was dancing before theLordwith allhismight, and David waswearing a linen ephod.” 2 Samuel 6:13-15 “The most valuable thing the Psalms do for me is to express the same delight in God which made David dance.” C.S. Lewis ...
t a learned behavior—it’s just the way we are. The apostle Paul, a Jewish man, pointed out that even Jews had no advantage with God on this point: “Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power ...
The Gospels describe various events that occurred during the last three hours of his life, including the taunting by the soldiers and the crowd, Jesus’ agony and outbursts, and his final words. While Jesus was on the cross, the sky darkened. Immediately upon his death, an earthquake ...
For whosoever calls on the name of God, shall be saved. -Romans 10:13. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. – Romans 6:23. Jesus is Gods son, but also was a man who experienced everything an earthly man has. He ...
The book of genesis starts with a story about God creating all that exists and resting on the 7th day as God proclaimed that what had been created was good. Throughout the years, the followers of God have sought to keep this seventh day as a time to rest and to reflect on the blessin...
“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many”To sum up, during his first advent he rendered the greatest service, a service which no angel, no creature was able to render, and prepared the kingdom for his believ...