People pursue righteousness in two ways: by doing things to try and ‘earn’ God’s favor or by thanking Jesus for doing all that is required for us to have favor with God. It’s not about what you do. It’s all about what Jesus has done. You can take all of your good deeds, cross your […]People pursue r
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the divine transaction that saves us. Only the blood of Christ can cleanse us from sin and reconcile us to the Father. Although the Jews and the Romans viewed the crucifixion as the execution of a criminal, God saw it as the perfect atoning sacrifice that allowed H
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?This is a question every born gain believer should be able to answer correctly and confidently, but many of us feel inadequate to explain who He is. Sure, we’ve been saved and baptized, we likely attend church, and even give to the ministry of the church. But if someone ques
As the years go by and I am approaching 31 years serving as a pastor and evangelist, I must confess, not much shocks me anymore. We live in a fallen world. People sin. Don't ever succumb to the temptation to point fingers and say, "How awful! Well, I would never do what that guy did!" Listen, anyone
The enemy of your soul seeks to discourage, depress, ridicule, humilate, tear you down and make you feel as if your entire being has been yanked through a keyhole. He wants to destroy both you and your witness for Christ. The wicked one may even manipulate and use certain human vessels against you.S
We have no power in and of ourselves to beat the evil one at his game of temptation apart from the Word of God. This is the ammunition the Lord has given us to defend ourselves. Within the Holy Scriptures are the power and promises of God. However, we each need to find the particular passages and ve
The precious blood of Jesus Christ is continuously cleansing us from all stain of sin. As a classic old hymn of the Church proclaims, "There is wonder working power in the blood of the Lamb!"Although we believers have been redeemed, reconciled, justified, and sanctified through Christ’s blood, we st
Since the message of repentance is prominent throughout the entirety of the Scriptures, it’s important to accurately understand the biblical meaning of this term.In the New Testament, repentance includes recognition of sin, godly sorrow for that sin, and a commitment to change direction. Regret, gri
When someone loudly challenges your love for Jesus Christ with their self-proclaimed atheism, rationality, and reason... Whenever an unbeliever steps up and expresses any hostility at all, I will normally stop and ask them, "Let me ask just one question, IF Christianity were true, would you become a
The night before His crucifixion Jesus gave His disciples an amazing promise: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful” (John 14:27).The Lord was not saying that all their conditions would be se