The resurrection of Jesus Christ demonstrates that He is the Son of God and the promised Messiah-King of the Old Testament (Romans 1:3-4, Acts 2:22-36). The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith and the guarantee that sins have been forgiven…
Several years ago I was finishing up a men’s Bible Study that I was leading at a local restaurant. As all the guys were standing up to leave a young man came up to me and asked if we were Christians. I told him…
According to Jesus, true disciples abide in His Word. John 8:31-32 states, “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set…
According to Jesus, true disciples abide in His Word. John 8:31-32 states, “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set…
More than any other characteristic, Jesus described love as the quintessential mark of His followers. John 13:34-35 declares, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know…
God’s great purpose for our lives is to conform us into the image of His Son (Romans 8:28-29). We are born again spiritually to grow up into maturity and completion in Christ (John 3:1-8, Colossians 2:6-10). Jesus calls us His disciples, His followers. There…
In the New Testament, followers of Jesus Christ are called “disciples”. The Greek word for disciple is mathetes and means a learner, a student, or a follower. Every believer in Jesus is a disciple. But not every believer is at the same place…
There are Giants in the Path A few years ago, my friends and I attended the midnight opening of the movie, 300. I noticed only one female in a packed theatre. Chick flick it was not! Why were men packing a theatre at…
Fighting and Winning the Spiritual Battle I. The Reality of Spiritual Warfare Doctors are trained to diagnose symptoms. When a patient complains of sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat and itching eyes; an experienced doctor knows that there is a strong possibility of a cold…
Galatians 1-2 11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ… 2 Then after fourteen years, I went up…