The longest teaching that Jesus gives begins with nine rapid-fire statements that display the galactic difference between a Godward life and world-centered living. The word, “blessed” provides the key to unlocking the what Jesus is teaching and it also reveals… Read More
Persevering By Looking To Jesus
Hebrews has five significant warning passages for the Christian to persevere in their faith. Our passage today shows us that by looking to Jesus, our representative and model, and the joy that awaits us we too can persevere just as… Read More
When Faith Is Just Wishful Thinking
God has given us a tool to help a “make-believer” turn from empty religion to trusting in Christ. Continue reading
Legalism: Poison for the Soul
From the very inception of the church, the issue of legalism has been the most dogged and formidable opponent to the Gospel message. The belief that the saving work of Jesus is what he provides + something else (being circumcised,… Read More
Your Best Life Now
Christianity is for rule-keeping people.” “Christians are no fun.” Are these statements accurate? Was Jesus a frown-maker? A joy-killer? No. Jesus intended that the lives of His disciples be spontaneous and filled with joy rather than burdensome and boring. However,… Read More