Typological Transcripts
Nearly two thousand years before Jesus was born, God spoke to His servant Abraham in one of the most perplexing passages in all of scripture. He said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to … Continued
Jesus Wept
In the eleventh chapter of John’s gospel, we encounter the shortest verse in the Bible. At the tomb of Lazarus, “Jesus wept,” (John 11:35). Here we witness the deep compassion and love of Christ. His friend Lazarus had died and … Continued
Revealing the Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is the one incontrovertible event that defines Christianity and sets it apart from every other religious belief. There is only one empty tomb known to history. Yet it is a contentious issue for nonbelievers who simply … Continued
The Lamb of God
The Bible depicts Jesus Christ as the “Lamb of God” which means more than simply an object representing God, but an extension of God Himself. The first time John the Baptist laid eyes on Jesus of Nazareth he proclaimed, “Look, … Continued
Recalibrating Our Mindset
So much of Christian band-width gets preoccupied with eschatology and world events these days. Most agree that the end times have arrived. The lion’s share of trending conversations emphasize the rapture, the antichrist and the Great Tribulation while serving the … Continued
Share the Light
Proselytizing is fundamental to Christianity. Every believer is called to spread the good news of salvation as we share the love of Christ. Eternal life is not a secret that is reserved for the few while the many are at … Continued
Body, Soul and Spirit
What happens after we die? When we ask this question in prison ministry the answers vary widely and the misconceptions cover a wide spectrum. Very few inmates have a solid grasp of what it means to be made in God’s … Continued
Clarifying “Church”
How do we define church? What is the role of the church? What makes a church a church and what is the ideal church? Or what isn’t the church? On a macro level, the universal church is the body of … Continued
Justification vs Sanctification
The relationship between justification and sanctification is delicate, complex and crucial in the understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ. The difference in being pronounced righteous the moment we believe and becoming righteous over a lifetime of following Jesus is … Continued
Polar Extremes
The goodness of God stands in direct opposition to evil, not as passive opposition but active restraint, without which evil would run rampant. Goodness and evil are polar extremes. When we contemplate the holiness of God, we must consider the … Continued