By Tanja Have you ever got a text message or seen an update about the birth of a new baby? The new parents are so excited and can’t wait to tell the news of the arrival of their child, and they even send the first photograph of the baby. When Jesus was born, there was… Continue reading Good news of the Gospel
How Jesus Changed Israel
As the worldwide celebration of Christmas overlaps with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, my thoughts have been increasingly on the question, “Did Christ’s coming change anything about how we as Christians should think about Israel?” Before Jesus, the Old Testament tells us that the Jewish nation of Israel was God’s chosen people. For you are a… Continue reading How Jesus Changed Israel
God Honours Marriage
Paul reminded the Christians in the Hebrew church about the importance of marriage. He warned against adultery and sexual immorality, as this would attract the judgement of God. I am generally surprised when someone tries to justify pursuing a relationship with a married person. The justification is often that, ‘maybe they married the wrong person.’… Continue reading God Honours Marriage
Christian, Are You Suffering?
Read 1 Peter 4:12-19. We may have been told that when we accept Christ, then there will only be sunshine and roses. We may have even believed it’s only to find out the problems remained, and the suffering did not disappear. But we’ve changed. Suffering results from the fall and a consequence of sin against God.… Continue reading Christian, Are You Suffering?
Revelation is a Book of Eternal Life
Revelation is a book of life, the eternal life. In Revelation 1:17-18 the Lord Jesus proclaims, “I am the First and the Last and the living One; and I became dead, and behold, I am living forever and ever.” Chapters 4, 10, and 15 show “Him who lives forever and ever.” In chapter 2 is the… Continue reading Revelation is a Book of Eternal Life
This is Too Good Not to Share
When I leave my house, there are two things I automatically do without thinking. I put on my seat belt, and I let the garage door down (after I’ve pulled out, of course). There have been a few occasions when, a minute later, I’ve asked myself, “Did I close the garage?” I’ve never questioned the… Continue reading This is Too Good Not to Share
They will call him Immanuel
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about They will call him Immanuel.
[Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
[Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God [Romans 1:18-32] 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For… Continue reading [Romans Study 5-2] The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18-32)
The First Song of Christmas
One of the reasons I love Christmas is because I get to sing some of my favorite hymns. The triumphant “Joy to the World,” where we praise Jesus’ coming to earth as a tiny baby, evokes feelings of love and comfort. I have such a sense of peace while singing Franz Gruber’s “Silent Night,” especially… Continue reading The First Song of Christmas
Lord Where Are You?
When was the last time you looked to heaven and cried, Lord, where are you? We’ve all had days like that, haven’t we? But somehow and in some way, the Lord comes through for us. Many times, however, before He intervenes, He’ll let us choose our own path. He did that for the nation of… Continue reading Lord Where Are You?