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Category Archives: Salvation
4 Great Reasons to Celebrate the Resurrection
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, I am thankful for four great reasons to be excited about what happened one Sunday morning 2,000 years ago. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we receive compassion, power, glory, and hope … Continue reading
What the Bible Says about Jesus’ Last Week
As we prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the last week of Christ’s life on earth, I am compelled to share something that has always amazed me. The first four books of the New Testament, “the Gospels,” contain 89 … Continue reading
50 Reasons Why Jesus Died
If you have a passion to learn about God so you can love Him and serve Him all the days of your life, there is an abundance of resources available online, all at no cost. This is one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Knowing God, Salvation
Tagged fifty reasons why jesus came to die
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How to Take A Stand for the Bible
Back in January, I added a new word to the Mission Statement of this website: its purpose is to help you read, study, understand, believe, obey and share the Bible. Each of us is like one beggar telling another beggar … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Salvation
Tagged greg koukl, stand to reason, tactics for evangelism
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The Stupidity of Sin (and How to Overcome It)
When I tell people that I am a prodigal son, and that, as an arrogant twenty-something, I decided to quit my job as an Assistant Pastor and leave the faith, I am usually asked, “Why did you do that?” … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Quotes, Salvation
Tagged john stott, psalm 103:8-12, stupidity of sin, the cross of Christ, transcendental interferer
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The Compassion of the Father
My wife Julie and I have been reading A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer by W. Phillip Keller. He is best known for A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, which we read last year. His writing is rich with … Continue reading
Posted in Attributes of God, Salvation, Thoughts About God
Tagged compassion of God the Father, Psalm 103:13
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What Is Faith? (and How to Get More of It)
How important is faith? In Hebrews 11:6, God tells us: “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Aren’t you glad … Continue reading
How to Be Overwhelmed by the Love of God
As we reflect on the meaning of the death of Christ, I’m thankful for these words from J.I. Packer: “God’s love is an exercise of His goodness towards sinners. As such, it has the nature of grace and mercy. … Continue reading
The 6 Most Important Verses in the Bible
We will soon celebrate the most important events in the history of the world – the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The four gospels devote much space to the historical reality of these events. And rightly so. … Continue reading
The Power of a Memory
What I remember most about her room was the smell — a strange mixture of incense, smoke, and alcohol. I rarely went into my sister’s bedroom, but one day in 1972 I was compelled to do so. I had recently … Continue reading