Jesus Christ accomplished the eternal purpose of God. The total worth of that accomplishment, while apprehended by faith, is yet to be seen on earth.
Month: October 2017
The God Who Had Everything Made a World That He Could Share Everything With
The universe was created to glorify God. You were created to fellowship with God by sharing in the Father's delight in the Son.
Jesus Spoke as If Death Couldn’t Touch His Words (Because It Couldn’t)
Death is consistent and it has been around for a long time. But it nevertheless is a usurper. Jesus did not recognize death’s authority as legitimate.
Jesus Learned as a Human Who He Was as God
Hebrews 5:8 says that "He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.” He also came to terms with His true, eternal identity.
Sin Is Rebellion, Not Weakness
Sin is not passive. It is active agreement with the tempter. It is not so much a weakness as it is the end of the weakness of being tempted.
Jesus Lived His Whole Life as a Gift to You
The crucifixion of Christ was not an intrusion into a life lived for other reasons. Christ lived His life so that He could give it to you. You get it all.
“Sit at My Right Hand”- David M. Hay on the Use of Psalm 110 in the New Testament
The psalm probably had political baggage in Jesus' day. Hebrews 7 is remarkably non-speculative about Melchizedek. And there was that time Jesus stood up.
Ryan M. Miller on Prayer, Spiritual Mentors, Ministry, and More…
Interview with Ryan M. Miller, author of Stepping Stones: A Pathway Into His Presence