Think of Christmas carols and songs, especially the ones people like to sing the most, and the people and events surrounding Jesus’ birth. We sing of angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the stable, Bethlehem, Wise Men, and all the familiar details. How often do we really think about the doctrine or theology of Jesus’ birth? … More Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,Hail, the incarnate deity….
John Piper, in a sermon, “A Year-End Look at Jesus Christ” The voice says in [Revelation 1] v. 11, “Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches.” This means that the vision John is about to get is meant not just for him but for us as well. And … More Seeing and Knowing God Through His Word!
John Piper, in a sermon, “The Holy Spirit: He Is God!” At least three things in these chapters [John 14-16] confirm that Jesus thinks of the Holy Spirit as a person not a mere force. 1) Jesus calls him “another Counselor” in 14:16, “I will pray the Father and he will give you another Counselor … More HE, not “the force”, will be WITH you!
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger comments on Job 24: Job does not understand. How can God allow the strong to exploit the weak? When will judgment befall them? Why? When? How? None of this fits with Job’s hope in a coming redeemer. It is not until we come to Job 24:22-25 that Job’s “thinking out loud,” comes … More Haunting Questions
Hosea 6:1 “Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. 3 Let us know; let … More Let us press on to know the Lord
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger helps introduce us to the reading of Revelation this month: …it is sad that so many Christians avoid Revelation because of its difficult and mysterious nature. It is even sadder, perhaps, that so many use this book as a springboard for speculation about the Bible’s relationship to current events. This is a … More Wrapping up all of the loose ends of the story…
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 One passion of mine is international ministry. One year, I had a Chinese couple in my Bible study group who were intrigued with the Christian message and especially with the … More One-Way Jiaozi
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. Job 23:10 Job knows that God can find him anywhere, even when it appeared that he couldn’t find God. Deep down, Job knows the truth. The truth has just been obscured by the trials and tribulations … More Tested by Fire
Ray Stedman comments on the first 3 chapters of Hosea: So Hosea is rather discouraged and in the opening chapter of this little book of prophecy we read a personal note about him. He went to God and God told him to do a strange thing. God said, “I want you to get married.” I … More Redeeming Love
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. …..24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the … More Who Is the Keeper?
