“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor.” (Luke 4:18) After His resurrection from death Jesus met with His eleven apostles and told them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18). Peter made reference to this inContinue reading “The Mission: Make Disciples, Baptize, Teach”
Author Archives: Meshach Baptiste
The Remembrance: Bread and Wine Communion
“But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29) The night before Jesus Christ died on the cross, He celebrated Passover with His disciples. During that ceremony Jesus instituted whatContinue reading “The Remembrance: Bread and Wine Communion”
The Buried: United Through Baptism
Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? (Romans 6:3) After His death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus met with His disciples to give them instructions. He told them that all authority had been given to Him in heaven and earth, thereforeContinue reading “The Buried: United Through Baptism”
The News: Gospel Of the Kingdom Of God
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15) The good news (gospel) is that God will forgive our sin. In other words, He will stop feeling angry toward us, and cancel our debt, or penalty of our sin. That penalty is death —Continue reading “The News: Gospel Of the Kingdom Of God”
The Broken: Destined To Life
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) Jesus told a parable of a lost son who had made an early request of his inheritance from his father. After this son “squandered his estate with loose living,” a famine also occurred in that country. So, heContinue reading “The Broken: Destined To Life”
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