If I tried to nudge you toward Jesus with slick talk, three dollar words, and quick flurries of facts, I might succeed at getting you to think I was an excellent speaker. But I’d fail at what should be my goal… …the demonstration of the power of God. Let’s look at this way. Let’s say I told you a rags-to-riches story of a guy … Read the rest…
I am not glorious. In fact, you might even say I’m one of the “foolish things of the world“. Here’s how it lays out. I’m not wise, mighty, or noble…not as the world sees wise, mighty, and noble anyway. In fact, the more I stand up and speak the truth of the Bible, the more foolish I seem to most people in the world. … Read the rest…
If you’re one of those people choosing to go your own way…even into the eternal future…the message of the cross (found in Christian teaching) probably sounds silly to you. Maybe you think Christians are fools to follow such “antiquated teachings”. Well, here’s a shocker for you…you’re right! You’re right…if Christians are wrong. Let me put it this way. If I’m following a worldview based … Read the rest…
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Paul asks the people of Corinth “Is Christ divided?” Because he had heard that some of them were saying things like “I am of Paul” or “I am of Apollos” or “I am of Cephas”. So Paul strongly reminded them that they could only be OF one. Jesus. Why was it so important to Paul that the Corinthians “all speak the … Read the rest…
When you’re called into fellowship with Jesus, consider it a blessing and a responsibility. And answer the call with confidence. The problem is…most decline the call. Most. And that’s such a shame. Because, when you consider the awesome gift Jesus bought for you…and He wants to give you…why would you rather turn that down? Imagine…eternal life in paradise…where you’ll never fear death and dying … Read the rest…
