When I ask, “Who Killed Jesus? I’m not talking about the obvious ones who were involved in the actual crucifixion (i.e. the vast conspiracy involving Rome, Herod, the Gentiles, the Jewish Sanhedrin, and the people of Israel). I grew up hearing more than one preacher say that I killed Jesus – that my sins nailed […]

Most of 2 Corinthians Chapter 5 has to do with how God wants to use us to bring others to Christ. Beginning in verse 18, Paul uses the term “reconcile” to describe what it means to have a relationship with God. Reconciled means that two parties who are separated from each other are now brought […]

One of the most misused verses in the Bible is… 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! If you grew up in church, most likely you have heard many preachers use this verse to explain the new life that […]

2 Corinthians 5:11–15 (NIV) 11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity […]

John 8:29 (NIV) 29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” Study the life of Jesus and you will find that he lived his life with only one goal. He got up every morning with his focus on pleasing the Father. […]

Philippians 4:4–8 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, […]

Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. This is one of my favorite passages in the Scriptures. […]

Psalm 56:3–4 (NIV84) 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? KEEP A PROPER PERSPECTIVE ON THE CAUSE OF YOUR FEAR. In my devotional thoughts two days ago, I inferred […]

Psalm 56:3–4 (NIV84) 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? So far, we have affirmed that it is perfectly natural and human for us to have occasions when fear […]

Psalm 56:3–4 (NIV84) 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? THE IMPLICATION BEHIND MOST OF OUR FEARS: Yesterday, we talked about the importance of acknowledging our fears. As with […]