“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.”– Colossians 2:8 An interesting thing often happens after elections in this country. Followers of Jesus ...
The often repeated claim that Jesus was a "friend of sinners" is actually contrary to what Jesus Himself tells us in John 15:14. The Origin of Dressing Up for Church Contrary to popular opinion, medieval Christians had no common practice of dressing up for church because nice clothes were ...
We know from Scripture (the Old Testament included) that this enemy of Jesus is Lucifer, who became Satan, the devil. Historically, we can see thisspiritin Biblical characters. Satan is working behind the scenes, deceiving and lying, to set up his plan to deface the image of God and to ...
For it is not an enemy who reproaches me—I could bear that. … But it is you, a man my equal, my companion and my familiar friend; we who had sweet fellowship together; we walked in the house of God in the throng. This deepens Jesus’ announcement: it is not merely a dispassion...
Susie Renzema Dec 18, 20223 min read The Sweet Aroma of Jesus One thing that really impresses me about John 1: 23 is the absolute surety that John has as he answers the Pharisees. He is unwavering in... Susie Renzema Dec 14, 20223 min read Zeal Zeal: eagerness and ardent interest in...
Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus bore the wrath of God by taking upon Himself the sins of all humanity and bearing the punishment that was due for our sins. His death on the cross paid the price for the sins of everyone. Jesus’ death for sins is the foundation for ...
This is the opposite of the ways of the world. Some would say to get revenge. Others would say to create distance or avoid at all costs. But Jesus says to love our enemies and pray for them. This is a tall order. It is nothing that we can accomplish on our own...
5The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and ...
“Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” John 11:40 “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-...
Fellowship with Believers: 1 John 1:3-4 highlights the importance of fellowship: “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complet...