Some people claim that only the ignorant put their faith in God and believe in Christianity. From my perspective, it’s the opposite. Consider the situation: a guy named Jesus was walking the earth, claiming to be the Son of God. He had twelve followers who believed that he was a political Messiah who had come to redeem Israel from the hands of the ... [Continue Reading]
A Second Chance (John 20-21)
One of the most encouraging aspects of the end of John’s Gospel is Jesus’ interaction with Peter. If you recall, Jesus had told Peter that he would deny Him three times, and Peter, having foreknowledge of what he promised never to do, fulfilled the prophecy and ran away with bitter tears. When Jesus came back, there was a restoration that needed to happen ... [Continue Reading]
Unique Perspectives (Luke 24)
I have heard it said that the resurrection narrative in the Bible isn’t true because each of the four Gospels tells the story slightly differently. While that’s an interesting point, it should also be noted that the differences in the stories actually add to the veracity of the narrative. If the four Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, had created ... [Continue Reading]
An Act of Grace (Mark 16)
One of my favorite parts of the resurrection story is when the angel gives instructions to the women at Jesus’ tomb to tell the disciples that Jesus has gone into town ahead of them. Only that’s not exactly what the angel said. The exact words were, “tell his disciples and Peter” (Mark 16:7a, emphasis added). If you know the story of Peter, then you ... [Continue Reading]
Go (Matthew 28)
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and gave them what we refer to as “The Great Commission.” In this commission, He instructed His followers that they were to go and make disciples. It’s here that the English language fails in its translation of the Greek because the word translated as “go” really means “as you are going.” Jesus’ ... [Continue Reading]
Peer Pressure (John 18-19)
I often wonder how Pilate felt after the crucifixion of Jesus. By all accounts, he at least appeared reluctant to follow through with the death sentence, but he was also plagued by the need to maintain the support of the people he was governing. Had the choice been in his hands, then he would have saved Jesus’ life. The funny thing is, the choice was ... [Continue Reading]
Doing What’s Easy (Luke 23)
If following Christ was easy, then I think everybody would be doing it. It’s precisely because it’s not easy that many people avoid following Christ. Such was the case with Pilate. He didn’t want Jesus to be crucified, and he pleaded with the crowds to let Jesus be released on several occasions. He had Jesus beaten in an effort to appease the ... [Continue Reading]
Still In Control (Mark 15)
In the darkest moment of the cross – when Jesus hung in misery – God was still in control. It’s a truth that’s so hard for us to understand sometimes. We all have moments when God seems so distant that we wonder if He event exists. This was one of those times. The disciples had scattered for fear of what might happen to them as a result of their ... [Continue Reading]
Where is the Body? (Matthew 27)
There are a lot of arguments that have arisen over the years about Jesus’ death and resurrection. One thing that has been suggested is that perhaps Jesus’ disciples stole the body. Granted they were afraid for their own lives at the time of the crucifixion and were nowhere to be found, but the fear that they might come and steal the body was very real – it ... [Continue Reading]
The Process of Being Sanctified (John 17)
In His prayer for His followers, Jesus prayed that they would be sanctified in the truth (v. 17). If you’re a follower of Christ, what exactly does that mean? Sanctification is a big term that the Bible scholars use to refer to the process of becoming more like Christ. It’s really a daily process wherein, from time spent with God through prayer or ... [Continue Reading]
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