Have you ever wondered about the fairness of being condemned with the rest of humanity because of the sin of Adam and Eve? Think about – did you have anything to do with the choices made by Adam and Eve?
Truths about God in Creation, Pt. 1
Psalm 19:1-2 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” God’s magnificent creation tells us about our even-more-magnificent God.
God’s Integrity
The word integrity means “the state of being whole and undivided.” The root of the word comes from the mathematical term integer, which is a “whole” number without a fraction.
Breakdown on God’s Greatness
God is great, God is good…let us thank Him for this food!” Many of you probably remember that child’s prayer. But there’s actually some good theological truth in that prayer:
The Names of God
One of the best ways we can learn how God has revealed Himself to us is through the names of God. In the Bible, a person’s name revealed His character.
Jesus Defines the Relationship
Imagine for your job, you told your boss the parameters of your job: when you would work, what your pay rate would be, they will give you whatever you ask, whenever you ask it, and if they don’t, then they truly aren’t a loving boss.
The Faith of a Scoundrel
In Hebrews 11 we have the great “Faith Chapter” of Scripture. It is one of the most eloquent explanations of how God’s people are saved by faith and not by works. The writer begins with Abel’s faithful sacrifice.
Only Jesus Can Do That
Through this story of Zacchaeus, I think we can see an example of how many people today are searching for significance, for purpose, for salvation…many are searching, and they don’t even know they are searching. In looking at Zacchaeus’ life (Luke 19:1-10), I see four ways that we also measure our self-worth, and attempt to find fulfillment that only Jesus can bring.
An Image of a Disciple
If you were to try to explain to someone what a true follower of Christ looks like, you would need to start with the concept of who the Christian is. In other words, the “Be” part of being a Christian.
Delight Yourself in the Trinity (Part 2: The Son)
When you read the Bible, you should always play the role of Captain Obvious. As you read your Bible you should be making observations about what is plainly there. What do you see in the text that is obvious?