Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 In a church where they are using a mash-up of Christianity, bad Judaism, and paganism, Paul is urging the church to stop the madness and return to…
33 You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 34 Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. John 5:33-34 Whenever Jesus is interacting with or speaking with people, He is doing so that they might be saved.
3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 What does it mean to be “Born Again?” How Jesus treated this conversation with Nicodemus is crucial: 1) Jesus is taking extended time with someone seeking the truth; 2) Nicodemus is really…
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone… 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
…train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the…
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14 What are you celebrating this Christmas? We celebrate things because much of life is mundane. We celebrate and recognize…
We have a culture that is determined to not offend anyone or make anyone feel bad about their choices and desires. We want everyone to feel comfortable and no one to suffer any consequences for anything. But could it be that in God’s eyes our interests have become so man-centered instead of God-centered – we…