We did nothing whatever to save ourselves; we simply laid upon him the burden of our own sin-sick souls. We began our Christian life by depending not upon our own doing but upon what he had done. Until a man does this he is no Christian, for to say, “I can do nothing to save … Continue reading Watchman Nee: The Christian life from start to finish is based upon this principle of utter dependence upon the Lord Jesus.
Why Did Jesus Thrice Ask Peter “Do You Love Me?”
The previous post looked at Christ reconciliation of the wayward disciple. This post will take a closer look at Christ restoration of Peter. Simon’s open denial of Christ can hardly be misconstrued as a minor infraction. It is in the company of another disciple and before the eyes of Jesus that thrice Peter denies being … Continue reading Why Did Jesus Thrice Ask Peter “Do You Love Me?”
Peter Denies Christ and The Wayward Disciple Reconciled
Peter’s denial and return to Christ is among the most gripping and grace-saturated happenings in all of Scripture. In them we find Cephas, one of the prominent followers of Jesus, experiencing the shame of failure but discovering the betrayed Son of God risen from the dead calling out for the wayward son to come back.
Walter Martin: Christianity is first and foremost the Person of the Savior, Jesus Christ, His nature and His work for “us men and our salvation.”
Christianity is first and foremost the Person of the Savior, Jesus Christ, His nature and His work for “us men and our salvation.”
The Significance of Communion in Jesus’ Last Passover
During the final week of His earthly mission, Jesus and His apostles gathered in a large upper room in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover meal. This feast commemorated Yahweh’s powerful act of redeeming Israel from Egyptian slavery.[1] As was customary, the meal began at sunset—in April around 6pm.[2] Reclining around the table, Jesus and His … Continue reading The Significance of Communion in Jesus’ Last Passover