We often speak of humility as one virtue among many, yet Scripture treats humility as a matter of survival. The proud will fall (Prov. 16:18), and the humble will receive honor (Prov. 29:23). But have we ever stopped to ask what humility truly is at its core? Humility is not merely an attitude of self-deprecation.… Continue reading Humility Is the Way of Life — The Courage to Confess Sin and the Healing of the Soul
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How God Defeated Satan — The Paradox of the Cross
The Origin of the Fall: What Is Pride? The fall of the angels was not a sudden event. Jude verse 6 tells us that they “abandoned their own position and left their proper dwelling.” Compressed within this brief statement lies the very essence of the fall. The desire to abandon the place given to them… Continue reading How God Defeated Satan — The Paradox of the Cross
The Beauty of Putting Others First — A Culture of Partnership Shaped by the Gospel
“Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.” (2 Peter 3:15) Every time I read this sentence written by Peter, my heart is warmed. This is not simply a passing mention of a colleague. The words “dear brother”… Continue reading The Beauty of Putting Others First — A Culture of Partnership Shaped by the Gospel
What Is the Gospel? — A Revolution That Turns Heaven and Earth Upside Down
We often hear the word “gospel.” But what exactly is the gospel? The gospel is not a simple religious message. The gospel is a revolution. It is the story of the old heaven and the old earth passing away, and an entirely new world breaking open. The Order the World Proclaims vs. The Order the… Continue reading What Is the Gospel? — A Revolution That Turns Heaven and Earth Upside Down
Unlimited: The Silence Of Jesus | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Silence of Jesus Aug 5, 2024 1365 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer (Mark 14:60–61, NIV). As a skilled politician, the High Priest Caiaphas knew… Continue reading Unlimited: The Silence Of Jesus | Good News Unlimited
Things The Lord Hates
In Proverbs 6, Solomon spoke of attitudes which the Lord hates and seven which are an abomination to him. They include, a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plans wicked schemes, feet that are in a hurry to do wrong, a false witness who speaks lies and a person… Continue reading Things The Lord Hates
Unlimited: The First And The Last | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The First and the Last May 18, 2024 2120 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them,“Whoever welcomes one of… Continue reading Unlimited: The First And The Last | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Those Who Cause Little Ones To Stumble | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Those Who Cause Little Ones to Stumble May 20, 2024 1626 If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea (Mark 9:42, NIV). Jesus taught the disciples the importance of humility… Continue reading Unlimited: Those Who Cause Little Ones To Stumble | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Has Compassion On The Crowd | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Has Compassion on the Crowd Apr 11, 2024 1441 So, they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them,… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Has Compassion On The Crowd | Good News Unlimited
Draw Close To God And Not To The World
The writers of the New Testament books considered that Jesus’ return could happen anytime. Therefore, James’ epistle emphasized our need to draw close to God. You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world,… Continue reading Draw Close To God And Not To The World