Peter’s suggestion that Jesus should not fulfill his... What did a cross mean for people of Jesus’ day? (16:24) What did a cross mean for people of Jesus’ day? (16:24) This phrase probably startled Jesus’....
believing, directed towards or having faith. So for instance, at the end of John’s gospel, he points out that there’s many other things Jesus did that he didn’t write down and he doesn’t think you could write them all down. There’s so many things you could potentially writ...
Peter Says “No Lord” When Jesus was washing the disciples feet to leave them an example for how they are to serve one another, He came to Peter, and Peter said, “No, Lord, You shall never wash my feet” (John 13:8). Peter was acknowledging Him as Lord but not doing what He ...
Many Disciples Turn Back…64However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.) 65Then Jesus said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to Me unless the Father has granted ...
Jesus addresses the disciples' doubts with compassion, not condemnation. This teaches us about His character and how we should approach others' doubts.Faith Over FearJesus' question challenges us to choose faith over fear. In moments of doubt, we are called to remember His promises and past ...
He’s conflating the ascension, which is what Jesus did where he goes into heaven by his own power and the assumption where Mary is taken up by the power of Christ into heaven. When we talk about our resurrection the last day, when we will God willing be body and soul with Jesus in...
Jesus said in Matthew 11 that He came to give us rest or we could say peace in our souls. Are you enjoying that kind of peace of mind? Or are you full of anxiety, restlessness, and discontent? If it’s the latter, it turns out that learning to enjoy God’s peace of mind is ne...
12But I tell you that Elijah has already come and people did not recognize him, but treated him just as they pleased. In the same way they will also ill-treat the Son of Man.” 13Then the disciples understood that he was talking to them about John the Baptist. Jesus Heals a Boy ...
Many people think that Theonomists are "Pharisees" and "legalists." But Jesus says His disciples are more righteous (Law-abiding) than those who use God's Word for their own selfish purposes: 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scrib...
chose rather to be hell’s inmates then God’s disciples in heaven. It’s an interesting idea. However, you don’t have to hurt anyone to get into Hell. All it takes, according to Scripture, is knowing about Jesus and not accepting him as Savior. It doesn’t matter how virtuous you...