If we discount the resurrection for a moment, then who moved the stone? Did the soldiers who guarded the tomb? They had no purpose. For them to fail in their duties would risk their lives. Did the disciples steal the body? If they did, what would they do with it? Would they continue to deceive […]
In Matthew 22:1-10 we find Jesus giving a prophetic parable. Two times it depicts Israel’s indifference to the kingdom. The first points to Israel’s past indifference, the second references Israel’s resistance to the news of the kingdom. The final time it depicts God’s extending His offer of eternal life through Jesus Christ to the world. […]
The simplest description of what we are as Christians comes from Christ’s first call to those first disciples in Matthew 4:19. He reduces everything down to two words – Follow Me.
It must be very confusing for someone looking for truth when they look at the institute of the Church. Christianity must appear very confusing to them. We see one group ordaining gay bishops and female pastors while other groups are totally against it. We see one aspect of the church endorsing abortion, and promoting worldwide […]
One third of the world claims to be followers of Jesus Christ. Globally there are 37 million churches with 50,000 new ones added every year, and no two are the same. These figures do not account for the millions of underground or house churches where it is dangerous to profess your faith publicly. There are […]
In the Apostle Paul’s day, false teachers were appearing in churches claiming to preach the good news of the gospel. These pretenders appeared as missionaries, pastors, evangelists and church members. At first they appeared to be true believers; but as time went on, their spiritual fruit, or better, their lack of genuine spiritual fruit began […]
Parables of the Kingdom – Part One
In a day of little loyalty it is refreshing to see commitment. It is with great relief to read of Christ’s commitment to the Father. Finally, someone loyal, someone committed! Likewise Jesus says to us, “follow Me.” “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” You see, Jesus expects His followers to be committed to Him, […]
In this final section Jesus is calling those gathered on the Mount to become citizens of heaven. He is giving them a choice. Remain citizens of this fallen world or become citizens of heaven. The choice is clear but few will heed. It is much like today, there are many who hear the Gospel of […]
“Don’t worry about it . . .” We have all had those words said to us. Did it work? Probably not! They are easy words to say, but hard to put into practice. In essence, this is what Matthew 6:25 says, “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall […]