“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy” (1Peter 1:15, 16). Exploring the subject of the cross as a sanctifying event we encountered what seemed to be a contradiction. Hebrews 10:10 revealed to us the most important … [Read more…]
”And by that will (God’s will), we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). Reading Hebrews chapters 9 and 10 it is impossible to miss the main idea that Christ’s sacrifice is better than – superior to the Old Covenant order. More than that: … [Read more…]
”And by that will (God’s will), we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). On the cross, Jesus, as God’s Lamb took the whole of human depravity, absorbed it, bearing it to the end, totally convinced that God will use it for salvation of … [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…]
“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…]