Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Worship
In the first part of my series, titled "What Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ?" I noted that the gospel is defined clearly and succinctly in the New Testament book “1 Corinthians”, a letter that can be confidently dated to the middle of the first century. Please see that post for a simple outline of the … Continue reading THE ONLY GOSPEL
Having been a driver by profession for several years, I’ve observed that drivers can be put into categories. There are driver types – styles of driving. I’ve also noticed that driving styles correspond to personality types, which is not surprising since our personality is bound to come out in the way we drive. I would … Continue reading DRIVING YOUR CHARACTER
I’ve heard that Shirley MacLaine once stood proudly on the sea shore shouting “I am God, I am God!”. I imagine that made God laugh. Conversely, there is a legend that Canute, a Viking who became king of England, sat on the sea shore commanding the tide not to come in. He apparently did this … Continue reading TWO THINGS THAT MAKE GOD LAUGH
In a previous post I outlined the original gospel – the “good news” of Jesus Christ - for anyone who may be searching or just curious. I say “original” because over the centuries it has often been changed, corrupted, added to, diminished, ignored, discarded or forgotten. Paul’s definition, as I noted, makes plain the first century gospel, … Continue reading THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL
For anyone who may be searching or confused, I want to define the original Biblical meaning of the word “gospel”. Most simply, the Greek word translated “gospel” means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible the gospel is the “good news” about Jesus Christ. But what exactly was and is that good news? Contrary … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?
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