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Jesus: Son of God

If you were to ask someone who Jesus is, you would probably hear someone say that He is the “Son of God.” What does this mean? Especially, in light of Scripture that tells us that we are the children, sons, or daughters of God (Matthew 5:9; John 1:12; Romans 8:14-19; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 3:1).Continue reading “Jesus: Son of God”

Jesus: The Word

Jesus said the Pharisees, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). Scripture makes clear that Jesus existed before creation. Scripture is also clear that Jesus was not a part of creation but the cause of it. John beautifully describes the pre-incarnate nature of Jesus: John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word wasContinue reading “Jesus: The Word”

Jesus: The Christ

After writing my previous post (Jesus: Name above all Names), I received an e-mail asking what is the meaning of Christ and whether it was Jesus’ last name. I gave them a little bit of the sense and told them that the name, “Christ,” was my next post in the series. Matthew 16:16 “And Simon PeterContinue reading “Jesus: The Christ”

Jesus: Name Above All Names

Jesus is the central theme of Holy Scriptures. We find the likeness of Him in every book of the Bible. The Old Testament foretells of His first advent. The New Testament testifies of His life incarnate, His continuing work and second coming. Without Christ, we do not have hope. In the days to come, I am writingContinue reading “Jesus: Name Above All Names”

Handling Conflict

We live in a world of constant tension. When we are around others, there is always a chance of conflict. Here are my tips for handling conflicts. Seek to make much of Jesus even in Conflict. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory ofContinue reading “Handling Conflict”

Who are we?

Theology concerning personhood is a doctrine that finds itself rooted in Trinitarian theology and language. These foundational beliefs have been considered the orthodox stance of the church since its conception. Possessing a Christian worldview of personhood will have profound implications for our world today. Our understanding of the Trinity and personhood is seen in theContinue reading “Who are we?”

Worshipping Christ at Christmas

It is possible that in the constant rush of this season that our worship comes directly out of duty and habit. Perhaps we forget the what and why that provides the foundation for our Christmas celebrations. That fundamental basis is the incarnation. It may even be true that we have never actually understood the importanceContinue reading “Worshipping Christ at Christmas”

Hope in the Judgment

Who can stand against the Judgment of God? No one. The nations of Israel and Judah learned this the hard way. The northern kingdom, Israel, had 19 kings who were all fundamentally evil and turned the country farther and farther from God. One of them, King Ahab, was perhaps the worst Israelite King of allContinue reading “Hope in the Judgment”

Not Even Shaken

All of Psalm 125 focuses on the believer’s protection that comes from the Lord. Those that trust in the Lord will be rewarded with rest and peace. Those who do not trust in the Lord will not find the rest and peace that their souls long after. An interesting phrase from Psalm 125:1 states believers will beContinue reading “Not Even Shaken”

Psalm 100

Without equal, God is good to us. Against the backdrop of pain and strife, God’s goodness shines out. Hearts filled with ungratefulness would be filled with gratitude in only a few moments if we focused our energy on contemplating the mercies and blessings of God on us. We would serve the Lord with gladness andContinue reading “Psalm 100”