The content discusses the concept of procrastination and its consequences, the biblical narrative of sin and redemption, and the significance of Christ's humanity. The focus is on Christ's role in defeating death, freeing people from fear, and providing aid as a merciful high priest.
Series Recap and a Look Forward Welcome back to our mini-series. Last week, we answered, "Is Jesus' resurrection important?" Through the Bible, we discovered that if Jesus didn't rise from the dead, it meant that he wasn't the Christ - the Son of God, and therefore, we are still lost in our sin and are... Continue Reading →
The Isaiah 53 prophecy of a suffering servant, fulfilled in Christ, challenges views on suffering. While we see suffering as evil and unnecessary, God uses it to refine and mature us. The servant's suffering was necessary for salvation and to set an example for us. Understanding God's heart in suffering can help us trust Him in all circumstances.
We all know what it is like to have that one person on our Christmas shopping list who is difficult to buy a gift for. Whether they have everything, could buy anything they wanted, want to make you guess what they would like to have, or are so content that they genuinely want nothing. Yes, I am sure that we all have wrestled with what to buy and give to the one who seems to have everything, but have we wrestled with the question, "What do we give to the One Who is Everything?"
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He existed in the beginning with God.3 God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish... Continue Reading →
Read Psalm 23:1-6 You could do a virtual dive via a quick Google search to see what songs are considered to have defined your generation. As a millennial (someone born between 1981-1996), the artists that provided the background music for our adolescent years range from the Spice Girls, Blink 182, and Nelly to Taylor Swift... Continue Reading →