These three words, Jesus is Lord, comprise the earliest Christian Creed we know of. This statement serves as an adequate confession of faith as it sums up the whole biblical revelation of Jesus Christ. How can that be? Read on and see what I mean... JESUS is Lord Jesus identified the One the early believers … Continue reading Jesus is Lord!
God’s Reign
The All-Encompassing Kingdom
What is our conception of the Kingdom of God? In Jesus' day the Jews had a rather narrow view of the Kingdom. Some of the stories told by the King were intended to expand their understanding of God's reign. Besides expanding our understanding, the parable we will look at in the post serves as a … Continue reading The All-Encompassing Kingdom
No Witch Hunts Allowed
In some of the less attractive periods of Church history (think of The Inquisitions and the Salem Witch Trials), the people of God used violent means to purge from their ranks those they considered to be in league with evil. In one of the King's stories, however, He shows us the way He prefers these … Continue reading No Witch Hunts Allowed
The Difference
Jeff K. Clarke has written an excellent post entitled The Difference in Calling Jesus ‘Savior’ and ‘Lord’ and its Implications for Discipleship. It is one of those "must read" posts for anyone serious about following Jesus. Allow me to provide you with a few quotes to whet your appetite. "In short… "… ‘Jesus is Savior’ … Continue reading The Difference
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