Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8) When we look at Jesus, we see the prime example of obedience. When God devised the plan to redeem man from the dominion of Satan and sin, the plan requiredContinue reading “The Obedient: Love One Another”
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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 towards us, and cancel our debt or penalty of our sin. That penalty is death—eternal punishmentContinue reading “The News: Gospel Of the Kingdom Of God”
The Surrender: Our Obedience Belongs to Jesus
Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. (John 7:37) A rich young ruler approached Jesus and asked “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” Jesus told the manContinue reading “The Surrender: Our Obedience Belongs to Jesus”
The Exalted: Life After Death
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. (Psalm 16:10) When Mary Magdalene and her friends arrived at the tomb where Jesus had been buried, they were shocked to find the tomb empty. An angel of the Lord was present and said to them,Continue reading “The Exalted: Life After Death”
The Paradox: Some Believe the Gospel, Some Do Not
“Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?” (Isaiah 53:1) For many years Israel had been eagerly waiting for the Christ (Heb. Messiah). John the Baptist had been asked if he himself was the Christ, and he told the people he was not (John 1:19–27). When theContinue reading “The Paradox: Some Believe the Gospel, Some Do Not”
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