“If we take the Bible seriously then justice should be a big deal for us.” ~Thaddeus Williams
What should followers of Jesus think about justice and the social justice movement? If we take the Bible seriously then …
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What are the spiritual resources needed for exorcising demons?
Why it matters: The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different …
Can we handle the truth about Jesus and the power of His resurrection?
The main thing: Jesus died for me and on the third day after He was buried Jesus was raised from …
Why is Jesus hated by religious leaders?
Why it matters: When you talk to people who are non-Christians today, they are usually very complimentary of Jesus. They’ll …
Are we questioning that Jesus has authority directly from God?
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Are we questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? We need …
Is there far more than religion at stake with Jesus?
Jesus is not a fan of organized religion and the elite attitudes that go with it or are against it. …
Does our speech reveal what is in our heart?
What our speech produces has eternal implications, for it reveals what is in our hearts. Jesus said: “The good man …
Where should we place our hope? How do we react in the middle of a trial? Does the sound of His name give us hope?
We need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be …
Can I hope based on scripture as the word of God?
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, …
Does God command that we have hope?
Dante passes through the gate of Hell, which bears an inscription ending with the famous phrase “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi …
Is Jesus a lackey to the Sabbath? What is more important, rules or the Ruler?
What is more important? Rules and regulations? Or the Ruler? Jesus deals with the problem of “being religious” head on. …
“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus
My job is to do the will of God. That is it. There is nothing else. That is the overarching …
“Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” ~Religious elites
Is Jesus the Messiah? We struggle with that and the ones who struggle the most are religious elites. I must …
“And in His name the Gentiles, all the nations of the world will hope with confidence.” ~Apostle Matthew
Most people understand hope as wishful thinking, as in “I hope something will happen.” I have been guilty of thinking that. It …
“If I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus
Is Jesus my Master? Am I His slave? Does Jesus own me? Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy …
Speech — Can it bring ruin or joy to the speaker?
What my tongue produces has eternal implications, for it reveals what is in my heart. Jesus said that “the good …
The Resurrection of Jesus the Messiah — Is it foretold by Jesus Himself?
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
Authority of Jesus — It is Questioned
The authority of Jesus is questioned by others: Am I questioning that Jesus has the authority from God? I need …
“There is far more at stake here than religion.” ~Jesus
Jesus is not a fan of organized religion and the elite attitudes that go with it. Jesus is in favor …
“Before you know it, his justice will triumph; the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers.” ~Isaiah about Jesus
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
Hope — It Can be Placed in God in the Face of Difficulty or Trial
I need to find more hope. God is good and in a good mood. Justice, while lacking here some days, will be done. …
“You’re looking for proof, but you’re looking for the wrong kind.” ~Jesus
I want proof but I am not prepared to believe it. Jesus gives me proof. I get to decide whether …
“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus
What does it take to be a part of God’s family? The answer is very straight forward. Jesus doesn’t hold …
“On the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.” ~Jesus
Jesus knew the value of saying the right things. Jesus only said what He heard His Father saying. That led …
“The person who obeys my heavenly Father’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus
Family is important. We think it is the most important thing. Jesus challenges me to understand that the most important …
"The Son of Man is no lackey to the Sabbath. He’s in charge!" ~~Jesus
What is more important? Rules and regulations? Or the Ruler? Jesus deals with the problem of “being religious” head on. …
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