Jesus Wept

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In the eleventh chapter of John’s gospel, we encounter the shortest verse in the Bible. At the tomb of Lazarus, “Jesus wept,” (John 11:35). Here we witness the deep compassion and love of Christ. His friend Lazarus had died and … Continued

Revealing the Resurrection

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The resurrection of Jesus is the one incontrovertible event that defines Christianity and sets it apart from every other religious belief. There is only one empty tomb known to history. Yet it is a contentious issue for nonbelievers who simply … Continued

The Lamb of God

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The Bible depicts Jesus Christ as the “Lamb of God” which means more than simply an object representing God, but an extension of God Himself. The first time John the Baptist laid eyes on Jesus of Nazareth he proclaimed, “Look, … Continued

Body, Soul and Spirit

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What happens after we die? When we ask this question in prison ministry the answers vary widely and the misconceptions cover a wide spectrum. Very few inmates have a solid grasp of what it means to be made in God’s … Continued

Justification vs Sanctification

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The relationship between justification and sanctification is delicate, complex and crucial in the understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ. The difference in being pronounced righteous the moment we believe and becoming righteous over a lifetime of following Jesus is … Continued

Polar Extremes

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The goodness of God stands in direct opposition to evil, not as passive opposition but active restraint, without which evil would run rampant. Goodness and evil are polar extremes. When we contemplate the holiness of God, we must consider the … Continued

Everlasting

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God is everlasting. Without beginning or end. He always has been and always will be. God is endless, infinite and transcends temporal limits. God is immeasurable and He is perpetual. God is eternal. In Romans 16:26, Paul writes that the … Continued

Only the Truth is True

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Jesus in no uncertain terms proclaimed, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 16:6). No other human in the history of humans ever dared to make that … Continued

Knowing God

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Do you truly know God? It is one thing to know of God or about God, however it is entirely different to know God intimately and personally. For Christians, God is more than an intangible, impersonal force. The Holy Bible … Continued

Ultimate Sovereignty

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God is the Almighty Creator of the universe. He brought everything in to being – and as the inventor, He is the unequivocal owner. We breathe His air, drink His water and consume the food provided by His mechanisms. The … Continued