In our last blog, we saw Jesus as our Passover Lamb. He was sacrificed on the cross to bring the possibility of salvation to all mankind. The Hebrews writer said that He “…by the grace of God should taste death for every man” (Hebrews 2;9). We thank God for the sacrifice Jesus made on our […]
On the 14th day of the first month, the Jews celebrated the Passover. It was to commemorate their exodus from Egypt. The primary portion of the Passover meal consisted of a lamb without blemish (Exodus 12:1-5). Today, as Christians, instead of observing the Passover, we observe the Lord’s Supper in re-membrance of Christ, our Passover […]
Being a Christian means being different. Never is this more obvious than when it comes to morality. This is because the standard that determines what is morally right and wrong for the Christian and non-Christian is so different. There is much moral skepticism in our society today. Moral skepticism is any theory that maintains that […]
God deserves to be worshipped. Sadly, there are many in the world today who have no desire at all to worship God. Just as sad, however, is that there are many who desire to worship God, but they do so in an unacceptable fashion. The first example of this is the sad story of Cain. […]
Jesus promised that the gates of Hades would not prevail against the church that He would build. How would Jesus build His church? He would do so by going to the cross and dying for our sins. While the death of Christ was necessary for the salvation of our souls, it was not enough. In […]
What is “the faith?” The word faith is used in different ways in the New Testament. Sometimes it is used subjectively, referring to one’s personal faith. This kind of faith is of the utmost im-portance, seeing that it is necessary for salvation. Jesus said, “I told you that you would die in your sins, for […]
Being willing to compromise is sometimes good. Many marriages have been ruined because one or both spouses involved have not been willing to compromise in the relationship. It is a childish attitude that says, “I have to have everything my way.” All healthy relationships include a willing-ness to compromise once in a while. Having said […]
The gospel has the power to change lives, but it does not do so apart from human effort. The gospel enlightens us, but we have to apply it to our lives. The salvation of our souls is, at least in part, determined by our willingness to live by the gospel. Hearing the Word is not […]
This week, before winding down for the night, we have considered the importance of seeking first the kingdom of God. While there are many applications that can and should be made from our Lord’s instructions, we have applied it to the local church. Being the best member of your local church that you can be […]
If we want to enjoy the providential care of God, we must seek His kingdom first (Matthew 6:33). The Greek word for kingdom is used in different ways, both in classical Greek and in the New Testament. Sometimes the word refers to the rule and reign of God. At other times, it refers to the […]