In what ways does Jesus love? In 1995, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book entitled The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Chapman’s book sold over 10 million copies and frequently ranks on the New York Times bestseller list. It has been used in marriage counseling and is even used in corporate training…
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, on baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:4-6). One of the overarching themes in this passage is Christian unity. We…
The Scriptures often employ various words to paint a picture to assist us in seeing God’s beautiful plan. The church is described in various terms: the body of Christ, the ground and pillar of the truth, a spiritual house, the flock of God, God’s field, and a bride. “For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of…
You can read this article or not. Do what you want. I really don’t care. Whatever. Perhaps, this apathetic attitude is one of the greatest threats against the church of God. An English teacher asked the following question on an exam, “What is the difference between ignorance and apathy?” Much to his disdain he had…
There is no one that lives very long that is not touched by, if not immersed in, grief. Grief is a visitor to our lives that wants to pull up a seat and stay for an extended period of time, and if we are not careful, it will move in to stay permanently. I cannot…
It’s no secret we live in a time where the name, person and authority of Jesus Christ is often defamed, dishonored and disrespected. In the world, He is the punch line of jokes. His name is frequently muttered in vain. The thought of His divinity is scoffed at and mocked. He’s commonly portrayed in mainstream…
Jesus said in Luke 18:8b, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” This is a verse that I have wrestled with much at times. The church that Jesus Christ built will stand forever (Daniel 2:44)! How bright, how strong, and how faithful will the Church be in…
In Exodus 20, with the Children of Israel gathered around Mount Sinai, God launches into a rather lengthy discourse with Moses covering a wide array of topics. Nestled in the heart of that oration, in which God institutes the very framework through which He would relate to and separate His chosen people, He provides an…
The New Testament of the Bible consists of twenty-seven “books” written by several authors including Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, James and Jude. It isn’t clear who wrote the book of Hebrews, and some of Paul’s letters include Silas and/or Timothy as co-writers, but altogether we have about a dozen human authors who produced…
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by…