Jesus’ atoning sacrifice on the cross brought about the collision of two great forces: God’s love for mankind and mankind’s enmity toward God. Into this sin-enslaved mob, God sent a Redeemer. Into this violent stench of willful rebellion, God sent His Prince of Peace.
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The Collision at the Cross
Posted in Devotional, tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Crucifixion, Devotional, Easter, Faith, God, Jesus, Love, Religion, Sorrow on April 7, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Weary of Doing Good
Posted in Devotional, tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Devotional, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Silence, Waiting on March 30, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Does God really know who you are? Does he know what you struggle with? Is He aware of how much you want Him to help you, or at least make Himself known? You’ve heard so many wonderful things other people are experiencing. Are all your efforts to “stay good” even being noticed by God?
The Myth of the Final Stone
Posted in Devotional, tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Daniel, Devotional, Easter, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion on March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A sealed tombstone consummated the violent ends of both Daniel and Jesus. Yet God intervened in both circumstances to show men the impotence of their mortal power and the futility of their self-worship. But Jesus endured the full fury of man’s hatred because His purpose wasn’t merely to overcome lions, but the power of Death itself.
Stop Telling Me Jesus and God are the Same Person!
Posted in Devotional, tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Devotional, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Word on March 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Many preachers are fond of saying, “Jesus was God” in order to add inarguable authority to the doctrines of Christianity. But this is not helpful to the unsaved or the new believer; it presents more problems than it solves. Obvious questions arise: “Did God gestate Himself in Mary’s womb?” “Was God praying to Himself through Jesus lips?” “Did God commit suicide on the cross?”
The Weight of Waiting
Posted in Devotional, tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Devotional, Faith, God, Jesus, Quiet, Religion, Silence, Waiting on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A fishing net takes time to weave and knot together. It must be folded and stowed just so. But a fishing net is a worthless jumble of cords unless it is cast out into the deep. Only when it is cast out can it accomplish its purpose. When our Father “casts us out” into the realm of discovery, be patient. Take advantage of the silence; there’s purpose in it.
