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Masterclass: Romans 2
Some Judgment is Not Ours to Make You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. — Romans 2:1 When should we, as Christians, cast judgment? In our English language, we use…
Read MoreMasterclass: Romans 1
Introducing Romans The book of Romans represents a shift in the New Testament. The first four books in the New Testament are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — the Gospels. In those books we are told of Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, coming to His people. We hear about His life, death, and resurrection,…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 7: Jesus’ Invitation
God Won’t Give Up On You As one of Jesus’ disciples, Peter joined the Lord for around three whole years, learning from Him and witnessing His miracles. We’ve journeyed through some of Jesus’ last days during the season of Lent, and yet all those incredible moments were only a fraction of the time Peter was…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 6: Jesus’ Victory
What Redemption Means He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. — Galatians 3:14 In our everyday lives we don’t use the word “redemption” or “redeem” too often. But when we do,…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 5: Jesus’ Sacrifice
We All Have to Choose Pilate had the earthly authority to spare Jesus’ life, but He did anything He could to avoid the choice in front of him. Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews gathered there, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 4: Jesus’ Mission
Jesus Willingly Gave His Life So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” — John…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 3: Jesus’ Prayer
Scripture and Yearbooks Heather Zempel says people tend to read their Bible like students going through their school’s yearbook. The first thing on our minds is to go find all the places where we can find a picture or mention of ourselves. It’s not surprising, but it’s funny when you think about it. We already…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 2: Jesus’ Heart
The Bible Reveals The Bible is, as a whole, a book of revelation. That means that it reveals to us what we otherwise could never know. It reveals to humans what humans could never discover through the scientific method, or calculus, or philosophy, or even artificial intelligence. God has blessed us with rational minds capable…
Read MoreThe Jesus Way // Part 1: Jesus’ Call
1. Jesus is the True Vine.I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every brand that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. John 15:1-2 Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches.…
Read MoreAt The Movies // Part 5: Indiana Jones
1. God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary work. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 God is not looking for your ability but your availability. In your relationship with God, there is salvation and then sanctification.…
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