Just One Little Lie
Poor Joseph. His father, Jacob, sent him to check on his brothers. They responded by grabbing him and throwing him into a well. Later they sold him to the traders. Then the lies began. If you recall the story in Genesis 37, Joseph’s brothers took his fancy multicolored coat, covered it in animal blood, then…
Read MoreThe Apostle Paul Explains the Gospel
Is there any eyewitness testimony that the early Christians saw Jesus alive after He was killed by crucifixion, buried in a tomb, and then arose from the dead and appeared to His disciples? We will begin with the information from the apostle Paul’s own writings in 1 Corinthians 15. These words have become the consensus…
Read MoreThe Hand of God
This morning I was reading Alistair Begg’s book, The Hand of God. The book is based around the story of Joseph found in the book of Genesis. Briefly, Joseph is Jacob’s oldest son with his “favorite” wife, Rachel. He grew up recognizing that he was his father’s favorite. As a result, he grew up being…
Read MoreThe Torn Curtain
The death of Jesus Christ on the cross is a pivotal event in the Christian faith. One of the lesser-known but significant events that occurred at that moment was the tearing of the curtain in the temple. This event is described in the Gospel of Matthew, which states that at the moment Jesus gave up…
Read MoreJesus, Our Savior – A Meditation for Easter
As you celebrate Easter this year, here are a few verses to help you focus your mind and heart on the One who is our Savior. Recognize that it was your sin that nailed Jesus to the cross. Recognize that it is His blood that cleanses you from your sin. Recognize that it is Jesus…
Read MoreScience Conceptions and Misconceptions
Who can exist without the benefits of science in this “Age of Science?” The current Age of Science in which we live has generated other Ages: technology, digital, computer, information, electronic, electromagnetic, and mechanical to name a few. Our society is immersed in positive and negative commentary about science and science-generated outcomes. In the 16th…
Read MoreFive Important Facts About Jesus’ Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity. It signifies the ultimate victory of good over evil, and it is the cornerstone of our faith. However, despite its significance, there is still much debate and discussion surrounding this event. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on five important facts…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit – Self-control
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). The final fruit of the spirit is self-control. The words here translated self-control combines two Greek words, en, meaning in, and kratos, meaning strength, power, might, or dominion. It implies an inner strength. But we must…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness
Gentleness is a difficult fruit to live out, because it requires you to have an honest opinion of yourself. Paul tells us in Romans, “by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in…
Read MoreWhat is the Central Belief of the Christian Faith?
What do you think is the central belief of the Christian faith? What do you think the early Christians told their friends and family about Jesus before the Bible was even written? Well, they told them about the historical facts that people saw Jesus alive with their own eyes after He had been crucified and…
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