This post was first published in July, 2020. —ed. No human eyes have ever seen the full manifestation of God’s holiness and glory. But some biblical authors caught a glimpse and lived to tell the tale. In Isaiah 6, the Old Testament prophet brings us along with him into the throne room of heaven. Verse 1… Continue reading Face to Face with the Holy One
Month: August 2023
The Revelation of God’s Holiness
This post was first published in June, 2020. —ed. God is never becoming—never growing, learning, or increasing in anything. From eternity past to eternity future, He is always being who He has always been. His infinite perfections cannot be improved upon. It’s hard for us to comprehend the difference between being and becoming. God’s moral perfection and sinlessness… Continue reading The Revelation of God’s Holiness
The Seismic Shift in Christ’s Teaching
This post was first published in August, 2017. —ed. One very busy day near the end of Jesus’ second year of public ministry, the whole character of His teaching changed. The continual rejection of His teaching by hostile Pharisees triggered a massive and sudden shift. He stopped preaching straightforward sermons peppered with key prophetic texts… Continue reading The Seismic Shift in Christ’s Teaching
The Parable of the Sower and Bad Evangelism
This post was first published in August, 2017. —ed. One of the dominant myths in evangelicalism is that the growth of Christianity hinges on its popularity. The idea that more people will repent if only the preacher were cooler or funnier invariably causes the church to suffer through a ridiculous parade of entrepreneurial types who act… Continue reading The Parable of the Sower and Bad Evangelism
Jesus The Light Of The World
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 The Pharisees wanted to, or at least in their minds needed to find something against Jesus. Something… Continue reading Jesus The Light Of The World
Best inspirational Bible verses to strengthen you
In our troubled lives, inspirational Bible verses uplift our spirits. Looking around us, we often see daily despair, tragedy, and pain engulfing us. These life challenges inevitably lead us to doubt the reality of God and His innate goodness. As a result, we become oppressed and distressed, hampering joyful and righteous living. We need not… Continue reading Best inspirational Bible verses to strengthen you
Five inspirational angles on Christmas (Matthew 2)
Christmas proclaims the best news ever: God sent his Son. What the Son does is restore heaven’s reign to earth. Matthew lights up his portrait of the Christ-child from five angles. All of them highlight a single message: heaven’s authority arriving in the Christ-child. This is the good news, the enduring wonder of Christmas. Watch how… Continue reading Five inspirational angles on Christmas (Matthew 2)
30 empowering Bible verses about lying to help you stop the habit
Bible verses about lying serve as guidelines and reminders for believers, highlighting the significance of truthfulness. Image: Aaron Burden | Unsplash Is honesty truly the best policy? This moral dilemma has challenged individuals, societies, and even religious communities throughout the ages. With Bible verses about lying, we find inspirational words illuminating the consequences, warnings, and… Continue reading 30 empowering Bible verses about lying to help you stop the habit
Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for singles
Positivity inspirational Bible quotes offer a wealth of wisdom and encouragement to help singles find joy and contentment in their solitude. These Bible quotes speak to the blessings and opportunities of being single. They also provide strength and grace that can be found in relying on faith and a higher power. By turning to these… Continue reading Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for singles
Inspirational Bible verses to restore your spirit
An open Bible. (Photo by Aaron Burden from Unsplash) There are times in everyone’s lives when they feel lost, alone, and down. Finding the strength to keep going when we feel down can be hard. However, the Bible is full of encouraging lines that can help us feel better and have hope for the future.… Continue reading Inspirational Bible verses to restore your spirit