John 1:1-4- “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He...
What is the Gospel?
Who is Jesus? The Most Fundamental Question of the Christian Faith
Mark 8:29 – “And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?' Peter answered him, ‘You are the...
The Vertical Dimensions of the Cross
Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on the atonement. The Scriptures give us a robust...
Why Is the Substitutionary Atonement Essential?
Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a series on the atonement.During the first decade of the twenty-first century, a number of prominent leaders in the emerging church movement asserted that the doctrine of substitutionary atonement is tantamount to “cosmic child...
Salvation According to His Word
Psalm 119:41, "Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word.” Notice that this stanza in Psalm 119:41-48 begins with a request. It begins with a cry for the mercies (or steadfast love) of Yahweh. And the Psalmist seems to know that...
I Thirst
At the crossroads of history, Jesus hung nailed to a cross. The loss of blood from the beating alone would have killed most men, but this was no ordinary man. This was the Son of God, and His death was ordained in covenant with His Father. The crowds gathered around...
Joy in the Journey
Introduction to The Reading The Psalms, from Psalm 120 to 134, are the sacred songs that the Hebrew people sang as they went up to Jerusalem for the three worship feasts of the year.[1] Concerning authorship, David wrote Psalm 122, 124, 131, and 133. Solomon wrote...
The Missing Piece of Christmas: The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Wonder of the Gospel
Amidst all of the fanfare, finery, and festivity of Christmastime, there could very well be something missing in your life. We are so thankful that the Word of God, the Holy Bible, speaks not only to the things that are but also to the things that are not and calls...
Christmas: A Time to Turn To God
It doesn’t make much sense to celebrate the coming of Christ into the world without acknowledging the very reason He came. He came to earth to save us from our sins and give us eternal life. It would be a tragedy to enjoy the presents, food, time with family and...