Did you ever wonder if December 25th is the day of Christ’s birth? I often answered that this date commemorated the birth of Jesus, but not necessarily the actual date of His birth, and that early Christians chose the date as a rival celebration to pagan festivities, namely the Roman Saturnalia and the feast of … Continue reading Was Jesus Born on December 25th?
Three Stories About the Return of the Lord from Luke 12:35-48
Reflecting upon past events could be used to examine past mistakes to avoid repeating them in the future. However, I also believe there is benefit in looking prospectively at life to organize present activities in anticipation for things to come. What is to come? The blessed hope of Jesus Christ’s return. This blog will explore … Continue reading Three Stories About the Return of the Lord from Luke 12:35-48
Nothing to Offer but to Be Pardoned by Christ
Nothing to Offer but to Be Pardoned by Christ For this Reformation Day, I thought it befitting to joffer this simple but significant insight from Martin Luther: When I was a monk, I endeavoured as much as was possible to live after the strait rule of mine Order: I was wont to shrive myself with … Continue reading Nothing to Offer but to Be Pardoned by Christ
A Look at the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit in Testimonial
James Tissot, Woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees, Brooklyn Museum Confession of the Christ is set in antithesis to the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Luke 12:8-12. This passage delves into Jesus’ teaching on the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and the contrasting power of giving testimony under the influence of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading A Look at the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit in Testimonial
Two Kinds of Fear and Hell: A Study on Luke 12:4-7
Fear. All experience fear in one way of another. Fear can manifest as cowardice. Cowardice drives us to run and hide in that moment when we know well that the right thing to do is to stand firm. There are many other negative aspects to fear but this post will partly focus upon the cowardice … Continue reading Two Kinds of Fear and Hell: A Study on Luke 12:4-7