Clinton Bezan - Christian author and missionary with Connecting Streams/Power 2 Change - actively sharing the truth of the gospel of Christ.
The Bible tells us that believers are “called out of this world” (John 17:15-16). In fact, the Greek word ekklesia (ἐκκλησία), which is translated as church, literally means “called out” or “called out ones.” Jesus said, “If you belonged to … Continued
Faith is the active trust that leads to a relationship with Jesus. We are saved by grace, through faith. Without it we can’t come to Christ. Jesus stated that, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent … Continued
Jesus Christ brought to fullness the Old Testament manifestations of the presence of God’s glory among men. He epitomized God’s true nature. By revealing Himself in this way, YHWH made Himself approachable, understandable and tangible for all people. Despite miraculous … Continued
“Pride” is a misguided endeavor that prioritizes physical acceptance and inclusion when spiritual inclusion and acceptance are the epitome of true triumph. Furthermore, the shortsightedness of physical pride contradicts the logic of the eternal certainty that is only garnered through … Continued
Christ has called each of us to radiate His love in reciprocity because of His love for us. The Bible says, “We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19). As Christians who embody the Spirit of love, our … Continued
God came to earth, incarnating as the man Jesus and demonstrated how to serve our Creator in a meaningful and tangible way. He walked among us and talked with us and showed us the ultimate expression of that love by … Continued
There is an often-misunderstood distinction between the notions of obedience and compliance relative to the Christian experience. While obedience implies surrendering one’s sovereignty to the will of God, compliance connotes restrictions imposed by some external command or set of rules. … Continued
How do Christians know unequivocally that Jesus was the Christ? How does the timing of Jesus’ ministry confirm His identity as the Messiah? The prophecies of the Messiah were intricately woven into the scriptures, the history of Israel, Jewish theology, … Continued
Is the brand of Christianity being practiced today in much of the world an authentic portrait of the first century church? In the last few centuries many new teachings have infiltrated Christian theology and have resulted in a disjointed and … Continued