How Jesus Conquers Through the Cross We live in a culture built on judgment. Everywhere we turn, someone is keeping score. Social media remembers our words. Employers measure our performance. Schools assign grades. Courts issue verdicts. Even when no one else is watching, our own conscience reminds us of what we wish we could forget.… Continue reading Victory Over Condemnation
Many believe that Christmas has been overcommercialized in our modern era. They are probably right. Months ago, before summer’s end, stores were already putting Christmas items on the shelves. Recently, Americans spent a record one trillion dollars on Christmas. Some have overlooked the meaning of Christmas or ignored it completely. Some children will wake up… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving
On July 4th, 1776, fifty-six delegates of the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document says that men are given their rights by “their Creator.” It was a Christian-focused document that pointed to the Judeo-Christian God as the giver of rights to men. We should ask: If men get their rights… Continue reading Where Does the Government Get Its Rights?
When you hear the word sin, what do you think about it? Maybe you think about very evil things. A couple of things come to mind: your pet peeves. The idea of sin is broad, but there are some basic ideas of what it is. First, sin is missing God’s mark. God has set a… Continue reading What is Sin?
There are many times in our lives we have experienced much great joy? For myself, I experienced great times of joy when I married my wife, watched our children be born, and graduated from grad school. There are other times I experience small blips of joy, like when I have a great meal, see a… Continue reading What Kind of Joy Should Salvation Bring?
