It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Saturday
Holy Week Reflection: Wednesday
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Wednesday
Holy Week Reflection: Tuesday
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit. I Peter 3:18 (NKJV) The Wonderful Cross By J. D. Walt, Isaac Watts, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin Performed by Michael W. Smith When … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Tuesday
Plam Sunday Reflection
Each Day of Holy Week I will be posting a song and scripture passage. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Matthew 21:9 (ESV) We Will Glorify by … Continue reading Plam Sunday Reflection
Jesus From a Muslim Perspective
Iranian filmmaker Nader Talebzadeh's film "The Messiah" is generating quite a bit of interfaith dialogue. His film depicts the life of Christ according to the Koran and the Gospel of Barnabas not the Bible. It is being compared to Mel Gibson's "Passion of Christ". There are several key difference between the Christ of the Bible … Continue reading Jesus From a Muslim Perspective
Response to: “How Do You Know?”
Today’s post is a response to a post written by Confused Christian last week. Unfortunately, his blog is no longer available. 1. What is your Religion and what is its denomination? My religion is Christian and my domination is Baptist. However, I am a Christian above all. To me Christianity is more than rituals and obligations but rather … Continue reading Response to: “How Do You Know?”
Is the Church Irrelevant for Today’s Society?
In a recent editorial in the Baptist Standard Marv Knox reflects on the trend of young adults leaving the church after high school. According to one recent study the majority of young adults between the ages of 18-30 dropout of church after high school. About 20% of those surveyed felt that they are no longer … Continue reading Is the Church Irrelevant for Today’s Society?
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