Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Sometimes God feels a million miles away. And sometimes we wonder if God exists. In those times, he didn’t change, he didn’t move, he didn’t leave, but we did, and our sins have separated us from God. Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, Neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear; But your iniquities have Continue reading Your sins have separated you from God
Four of the most amazing prophetic oracles about Israel as a separated people, a conquering people, a prosperous people, and a royal people were delivered by a mysterious soothsayer named Balaam who was specifically hired to curse Israel. If that were the end of the story, it would be interesting, including the fascinating encounter with a talking donkey, but it Continue reading Balaam (a wicked way with a sinful error that leads to false doctrine)
It is critical we agree on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to believe that Jesus Christ was the promised Lamb of God. We need to understand that Jesus Christ was crucified to pay for the sins of the whole world. We need to live in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. But it is less Continue reading When was Jesus Crucified? (Death, Burial, and Resurrection)
When disaster strikes, some people turn away from God by blaming him for all their troubles and hardening their hearts against him. But some people return to God for understanding, comfort, and a new relationship. This happened after WWI, WWII, and the 9/11 tragedy. Maybe it’s time again. Here is an example, which happened almost 3000 years ago, when Joel Continue reading The LORD says, Even now return to me
One of the most amazing accounts in the entire Bible is when Moses asks to see the glory of God. He knew God was with him. He saw the pillar of clouds by day. He saw the pillar of fire by night. He ate the manna. He saw the miracles. He had spoken with God. But he had never seen Continue reading Yahweh is a merciful and gracious God