The point is — Jesus grounded his argument on a single word, “Lord,” within the Old Testament text.When certain Jews were offended by the fact that Jesus claimed to be the “Son of God,” the Lord constructed an ad hominem argument designed to highlight their inconsistency. If Christ...
we grew up living on very little money ”“ right through high school. It was hard. Not wearing the cool new clothes, having the latest toys, or being brought to school in a shiny new car…BUT
In all such discussions as this we proceed at peril of being misunderstood, but we must repeatedly affirm that important as is the problem as to the human ideal set forth in Christ, the divine ideal set forth in him is more significant as explaining the hold of the Bible on men. Is it...
I’m encouraged when reading quotes from other Christians about prayer. Let’s be honest, prayer can often be challenging. It’s good to take a step back and learn from those who have gone before us on this journey of faith. Max Lucado“The power of prayer is in the One Who hears it...
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, You hypocrite, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? 16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, lo, these eighteen years, be ...
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." –2 Corinthians 4:16 "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." –Philippians 1:6
As such,the Way of Lifeandthe Way of the Crossare one. When we are ready to relinquish control of our life on the horizontal plane (i.e. to be crucified with Christ) we cross the the threshold of eternityNOW(beingraised with him in newness of life).Whosoever will may come and drink...
the reward for following the will of God far outweighs the troubles of being obedient. Following God’s will might not make you the most popular kid in school ... or on the job ... or with your friends ... or even in the church. It will always be easier to try and catch a ...