“…and they can no longer die; for they are like the angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection” (Luke 20:36). Last Sunday I mentioned an expression, which presented to me with a renewed force, maybe because we were reflecting on the importance of the resurrection. The expression is, “children of … [Read more…]
The resurrection as the foundation of our faith. The cross and the empty tomb are fundamental for the Christian faith. They stand and fall together. The resurrection permeates every aspect of the Christian life. The Christian is a new creation..he/she lives a new life – the resurrection life. The new life – the resurrection life … [Read more…]
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4). The Christian life is energized by the resurrection. Very rarely we find a foundation without anything being built upon … [Read more…]
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith”…”And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (1Corinthians 15:14, 17). On Good Friday, we answered the question, “What is good about Good Friday?” The question for today is, “What is … [Read more…]
The disciples and those close to Jesus, have witnessed the greatest tragedy they ever encountered in their lives: the arrest and interrogation of a good man; the false accusations, unfair judgment and floggings he endured; His crucifixion, death and burial. They were still in shock and confusion and in fear. Just when things started to … [Read more…]
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Following tragic events that result in loss of life, in many countries government buildings fly their flags at half-mast. Half-mast refers to a flag flying below the summit … [Read more…]
“When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen…” (Luke 19:37). The events preceding the birth of Jesus had an aura of royalty. The heavens were filled with great … [Read more…]
”Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners —of whom I am the worst” (1Tim 1:15). Last Sunday we reflected on the fact that the Son of Man – Jesus came to seek.The fact that He came to seek (the lost) allows us to see … [Read more…]
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel – which means “God with us. (Matthew 1:23). We are fast approaching the celebration of Christianity’s most important event: the Resurrection Day. Paul put it this way, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are … [Read more…]
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). Plant growth is a natural process in the sense that the plant has all the necessary information and structure that promotes growth. Where does the plant get the information … [Read more…]