Parabolic Insight
Jesus often spoke in parables. One day, “The disciples came to Him and asked, ‘Why do you speak to the people in parables?’ He replied, ‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, … Continued
The Hardening of Israel
The spiritual blindness of Israel resulted in the nation believing what they wanted to believe regarding prophesies about their Messiah, despite scriptures such as Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22. In the eyes of Judaism, Jesus was a failure as Messiah. … Continued
Are You Worthy of Grace?
If someone offers you a gift and you toss it into the wastebasket, is it of any benefit to you? Unless you accept it, you cannot possess it. Similarly, when people reject Christ’s gift of grace, they cannot consider themselves forgiven of … Continued
The Living Soul of Christianity
In Acts 17:24-31, the apostle Paul vehemently encapsulates the heartbeat of the Christian faith before the men at Athens: “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live … Continued
Cycles of Cynicism
History often repeats itself and humanity seems destined to make the same mistakes over and over again. Society seems caught in cycles of cynicism, never learning from the past, while blindly pursuing power and wealth at the expense of everything … Continued
Your Redemption Draws Near!
John the Baptist came ahead of Jesus, proclaiming the arrival of “the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie,” (John 1:26). This message is again being proclaimed as the hour of … Continued
Your Mind is a Battleground
Every human being struggles with opposing ideas, emotions and thoughts. We can entertain concepts that are of noble or benign nature or we can indulge our minds in sensual temptations, nefarious schemes or slanderous thoughts about others. We may feel … Continued
The Resurrection Reality
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the fulcrum of Christianity. It is the one incontrovertible event that defines the Christian faith and sets it apart from every other religious enterprise. The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:14, “And if … Continued
Sanctuary For Souls
The compassion of Christ for humanity is revealed in the peace and rejuvenation He provides when we lay our burdens at His feet. In Jesus we find sanctuary for our souls. When we humble ourselves in a posture of repentance, … Continued