Jesus posed the question: “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples answered by offering the response they were hearing in conversations. “John the Baptist,” “Elijah” or another prophet (Mk. 8:27-28).1 Everyone has got a mental picture of their own sort of personal Jesus. Today there are probably more conceptions (or misconceptions) of Jesus … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 13: Debunking the Claim that Christianity Made Up Stories About Their Divine Messiah.
Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
“Actions speak louder than words.” “Talk is cheap.” “Put up or shut up.” These expressions are stinging words intended to invoke a response. They call out someone to follow up their words with action. Those who are consistent in what they say and what they do are bestowed both honor and respect. Who cares about … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
Why should God’s will to be done?
Good Friday 2019 Jesus Christ was in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night of His betrayal where He prayed, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).1 Here Jesus is facing the moment that He had been prophesying about concerning His own … Continue reading Why should God’s will to be done?
Alive Forever
Jesus: I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore (Rev. 1:17-18).Crucified.Buried.Empty tomb.Multitudes of witnesses.Changed lives.Christ lives on....He is risen....He is risen indeed!Two millennia ago the heavens and earth were shaken as a new universe emerged from the shambles of the old. Multitudes have since … Continue reading Alive Forever