Jesus Category
Where is the Trinity Seen in Scripture?
Posted on July 29, 2014 1 Comment
*Note: The following article is an adaptation of a sermon I preached at Bible Fellowship Church answering the question, “How do we better understand the ‘Godhead’?” ————————————————————– The fundamental question of life is, Who is God? Some might argue that the fundamental question of life is What is the meaning of life? but to ask that […]
“I came from God”
Posted on July 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
It boggles my mind how many people see Jesus as merely a historical, religious figure who taught people not to judge and to love thy neighbour. To be sure, Jesus is a historical, religious figure, and he did teach about judging others and loving others. But if that is all you think of when you think […]
Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?
Posted on April 28, 2014 Leave a Comment
…and we pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen. Heard that one before? If you’ve been around Christians much at all, no doubt this is a phrase you are well acquainted with. But why do Christians pray “in Jesus’ name”, and what does it even really mean? Remember, we shouldn’t do something simply because it’s what […]
Which Cup Will You Drink From: Wrath or Salvation?
Posted on April 18, 2014 1 Comment
After Jesus and his disciples finished their passover meal (the Last Supper), they went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Matthew 26 verses 39 and 42 records Jesus’ prayer: And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; […]
I Said Something Wrong During This Week’s Youth Group Message
Posted on March 28, 2014 1 Comment
This past Wednesday night at our youth group meeting, we studied the story in John 11:1-46 where Lazarus dies and then Jesus raises him from the dead. It’s a powerful story – one of the most striking displays of Jesus’ miraculous power in the whole New Testament. But I said something during our study time […]
Reflections on the Death of Fred Phelps
Posted on March 22, 2014 1 Comment
Fred Phelps, the infamous founder and pastor of Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) in Topeka, Kansas, died this week at the age of 84. Phelps and his church are known primarily for their relentless anti-gay picketing (as well as picketing other things such as the funerals of American soldiers, Jewish institutions, rock concerts, etc.) and their […]
The Bible is the Best Evangelism Tool, Not Movies
Posted on March 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
So the Son of God movie hit theatres recently and has created quite the buzz. I’ve heard a mixture of reviews, some that condemn it as practically Satanic and others that hail it as the precursor to the next mass revival. I’d better say this upfront – I haven’t seen it, and I’m not sure […]
Ministry and Leadership the Jesus Way
Posted on February 20, 2014 3 Comments
In my own effort to follow in the footsteps of Jesus as ministry leader, I spent some time studying Luke (and Acts) to find some of the key principles that made Jesus the most effective leader in the history of the world. Though I am sure that others can be added to this list, here […]
The “You Can’t Judge Me!” Myth
Posted on January 31, 2014 2 Comments
It’s probably the most quoted phrase from the Bible by non-believers: “Don’t judge!” Of course, very few of them have any idea where to find that verse in the Bible or what the context of it is, but it sure is a convenient line to pull out when one feels like being free from a […]
Thoughts on the “I Love Jesus But Hate Church” Crowd
Posted on January 25, 2014 4 Comments
Been burned by the church? Take heart – you are not alone! Countless Christians just like you are sick and tired of dealing with hypocrisy, politics, power-hungry leaders, and churches more concerned about their own existence than extending the arms of love to others. The simple solution to rejuvenate your faith and re-discover your relationship […]
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