Have you ever asked yourself this question? “Something that happened 2,000 years ago — what does it have to do with me today?” Let me answer that with one simple illustration. A Father Who Secretly Paid Off the Debt A son had fallen into a debt so enormous he could never repay it. But his… Continue reading What Does Jesus’ Death 2,000 Years Ago Have to Do With Me?
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A Living Hope — 1 Peter 1:3-4
Everyone has hope. But there are two kinds. One kind is a distant hope — somewhere in the future, it might happen, it might not. This kind of hope is like the horizon: you walk toward it, and it stays forever ahead of you, always out of reach. The other kind is a living hope.… Continue reading A Living Hope — 1 Peter 1:3-4
Spiritual Mystery — The Heavenly Principle That Changes Earthly History
Why Do Some People Receive While Others Lose? Some people live with lives full of fruit despite working just as hard, while others keep falling apart. Some prayers break through the heavens, while others bounce back from the ceiling. Why is that? The Bible doesn’t see this as a matter of ability. It doesn’t see… Continue reading Spiritual Mystery — The Heavenly Principle That Changes Earthly History
AI Knows Everything About the Resurrection. It Has Never Encountered It.
The output was genuinely impressive. Historical background from Second Temple Judaism. A careful walk through the Gospel accounts and their differences. Paul’s argument in 1 Corinthians 15. The major objections — hallucination theory, swoon theory, legend hypothesis — addressed and answered clearly. Theological implications drawn out across multiple traditions. Comprehensive. Accurate in its broad strokes.… Continue reading AI Knows Everything About the Resurrection. It Has Never Encountered It.
Encountering the Risen Lord — Let the Resurrection Be More Than Knowledge
Easter has just passed. Throughout Lent, we meditated deeply on the cross — the love of the Lord toward us, how our sin killed Jesus, how we repent, and how we are saved. But what comes next? Faith cannot stop at the cross, because the Lord did not stop at the cross. He rose again.… Continue reading Encountering the Risen Lord — Let the Resurrection Be More Than Knowledge
When the Bread Is Broken — The Moment the Risen Lord Is Seen
1. Why They Could Not See They had eyes. Cleopas and the unnamed disciple—these were people who had been with Jesus. They had heard His voice, seen His hands touch the sick, and eaten with Him. Yet now, as He walked right beside them, they did not recognize Him. Why? It was not a problem… Continue reading When the Bread Is Broken — The Moment the Risen Lord Is Seen
Resurrection — Love Stronger Than Death, and Our Hope
His Death and Resurrection, Both for Us Jesus died for us, and He rose again for us. The Lord died to save us, and He rose again to guarantee that salvation. The resurrection is not merely a miracle. It is the event in which God confirmed, within history, His love and promise of salvation toward… Continue reading Resurrection — Love Stronger Than Death, and Our Hope
Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again Sep 16, 2024 1335 Jesus tries again… Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country. These returned and reported it to the rest; but they did not believe them either (Mark 16:12-13, NIV). The disciples didn’t believe the report of Mary Magdalene that… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: He Is Going Ahead Of You | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: He is Going Ahead of You Sep 13, 2024 1803 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you (Mark 16:7, NIV). The angel at the tomb told the women the incredible news that Jesus has risen. But that’s not all… Continue reading Unlimited: He Is Going Ahead Of You | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Rebukes The Eleven | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Rebukes the Eleven Sep 17, 2024 1280 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen (Mark 16:14, NIV). Mark continues to recount the list of the initial eyewitnesses to the… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Rebukes The Eleven | Good News Unlimited