“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). The cross, being the central event of our salvation, has brought us freedom – the cross is a liberating event. We live in a world, beautiful as … [Read more…]
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). The cross, being the central event of our salvation, has brought us freedom – the cross is a liberating event. We live in a world, beautiful as … [Read more…]
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). The cross, being the central event of our salvation, has brought us freedom – the cross is a liberating event. We live in a world, beautiful as … [Read more…]
”For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!” (Romans 5:10). “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” (Psalms 133:1). I could paraphrase these words saying, “How good … [Read more…]
“…Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). The cry from the cross was a cry/shout of victory: against sin and against death. The cross is central to our salvation. The term “the cross” that I am using means the cross event, not just the … [Read more…]
Apostle Paul begins this chapter warning the Christians in Philippi about those false teachers who taught salvation by works. It was type of ‘hybrid Gospel” where Jesus’ life and sacrifice, His atonement for sins once for all was not sufficient, so works were added, an adherence to the Law was required in order for salvation … [Read more…]
“You heard me say, `I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). The Son is not only the sent or the given Son, but He also is the … [Read more…]
“But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you” (John 16:7). KJV: “It is expedient for you…” Something becomes expedient if it results with a betterment of … [Read more…]
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). With Jesus entering heaven, seated on the throne; at the right hand of God; wearing the heavenly garments of the … [Read more…]
“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16).The ascension is Christ’s return to heaven from earth. Almost all … [Read more…]