Category Archives: Jesus Christ

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

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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

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The Birth of Jesus and the Joy of God

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” The most important time in the history of the world began when “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). God the Son lived on earth in a human body, … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Power of God

This post continues our study of the relationship between the birth of Jesus and the character of God. The Christmas story, like every other story in Scripture, shows us that God’s attributes are inseparable from and lead inevitably to his … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Mercy of God

I love a good quote about the Bible. Here’s one: “The Bible is a book about God” (Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word). God’s Word is God’s autobiography.   Therefore, the story of Christmas as told in the Bible is … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Holiness of God

With the Christmas season upon us, along with all the accompanying materialistic distractions, I find it helpful to focus on Scripture verses that teach God’s reasons for the season. Here’s one of my favorites: “No one has ever seen God, but … Continue reading

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5 Things Jesus Prays About

Do you ever wonder what Jesus is praying about? Hebrews 7:25 tells us that “He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” “Intercession” is a word … Continue reading

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One Great Question, Five Life-Changing Truths about Jesus and His Father

A good question can be the key that opens the door of understanding to the Word of God. I recently experienced this myself. I’m a member of Broadway Christian Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are currently doing a 12-week … Continue reading

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A Breathtaking Description of Jesus from Colossians 1:15-20

I recently read the book of Colossians and would like to share some thoughts about Jesus based on chapter 1, verses 15-20. Here is one of the most stunning descriptions of the Lord Jesus Christ in all of Scripture:   … Continue reading

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Romans 8:28 Explained by John Newton

I’ve been learning about John Newton, the man who wrote “Amazing Grace.” Perhaps you know John Newton’s story. He lived in England in the 1700s and as a young man made a living as an African slave trader. After his … Continue reading

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