Josh McDowell was challenged and determined, while in college, to prove Jesus was not Who He said He was. He delved into the Scriptures, mining the depths of God”™s word. Because of that intense study of Scripture, Josh became convinced through the proofs given and the truth of God”™s word. This took time ““ about […]
To find something, we need to search for it. And this is what Jesus did”¦He searched for Philip and found him. From what Philip later said to Nathanael we can know that Philip was convinced that Jesus fit the descriptions of Messiah as given by Moses and the Prophets. (NASB) John 1:43 “The next day […]
Have you met people recently you have not seen for a long time, perhaps even years? Did you see a “˜change”™ in them? If you have attended a high school reunion you may be able to relate to the following. How disappointing to see people who have not changed their behavior from the time they […]
Jesus had twelve disciples. Each one had a distinct personality. No “˜cookie-cutter”™ people in this diversified group of men. Jesus chose His disciples over a period of time and from a varied background. Some personalities would be radically changed and others would grow and mature ““all would be influenced as they spent time with Christ […]
People are seeking to be “˜spiritual”™ today. Book stores have many “˜spiritual”™ books”¦books on Satanism, new age; various religions are in abundance among those book shelves. When people are true seekers ““ they have a yearning, a desire to be fulfilled ““ spiritually. There is only one Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ. Seek Jesus […]
The dictionary”™s definition of testimony: 1. A declaration or affirmation of fact or truth, such as that given before a court. 12. Any evidence in support of a fact of assertion; proof. 4. A public declaration regarding a religious experience. John”™s testimony did all the above. (NASB) John 1:29-31 “The next day he saw Jesus […]
Wise parents prepare their children to “˜leave the nest”™. Helping a child to mature and grow is time consuming and is a great demand on parents. Parents use many methods of teaching their children. Being a godly example, setting limits (and keeping those limits), explanation of what is expected in their children”™s attitudes, words and […]
On the Friday before Easter, all Christendom celebrated “˜Good Friday”™. It is considered “˜Good”™ because the followers of Christ had their sins atoned for by the Son of God when He was scourged with whips tipped with jagged bits of bone and stone. It was the cross which became the sacrificial altar for the Lamb […]
John the Baptist had baptized Jesus, Who then went into the wilderness to be tempted”¦and John had continued to baptize many. At least 40 days and 40 nights passed and once again John the Baptist is the focus. A delegation of priests and Levites had questioned him: “˜Who are you?”™ Are you the promised Messiah […]
As Jesus was scourged with whips tipped with broken fragments of bone and rock ““ He took our punishment for our sins, mine and yours. He became the sacrificial Lamb Who was without sin. He is the only One Who could have made this sacrifice acceptable to the holy God (Who is without sin). There […]