Jesus Baptized by John the Baptist Looking Forward to the Crucifixion

Jesus baptized for our sins in an act of obedience and identification with sinners that pointed unmistakably to the cross.

The baptism of Jesus Christ stands at the threshold of His public ministry. Though brief in description, especially in Luke’s Gospel, this event is rich in theological meaning. Jesus’ submission Continue ReadingJesus Baptized by John the Baptist Looking Forward to the Crucifixion

Ten Biblical Reasons to Leave a Toxic Christian Friendship

Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for a toxic friend is to step away, entrusting them into the hands of the One who loves them more than you ever could.

When Fellowship Hurts, Love Requires Distance Friendship is one of God’s sweetest gifts. A faithful friend encourages you when you are weary, corrects you when you stray, and walks with Continue ReadingTen Biblical Reasons to Leave a Toxic Christian Friendship

Ten Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)

10 Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible

God’s Word is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), but it must be rightly understood. Misquoting or misapplying Scripture not only leads to confusion but can result in false expectations and Continue ReadingTen Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)

Asking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

Living in the God-made spiritual unity through the Spirit and Word, bound by holy love, rejecting man-made divisions and rituals.

Based on “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”, Lyman H. Johnson would describe “keeping the unity of the Spirit and the bond of Continue ReadingAsking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit