There is no doubt about it being costly to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. There is one statement He makes about it, however, that sounds absolutely absurd, especially to North American Christians in the 21st century. The question is, did He really mean it? I think we should be finding out. "For which of … Continue reading Did He Really Mean That?
Kingdom of God
An Uncomfortable Division
Not everyone is going to be pleased when we decide to live in the Reign. In fact, it can bring a very uncomfortable division between us and those we love. Did Jesus Really Say That? “Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. … Continue reading An Uncomfortable Division
Are You Living Dangerously?
We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. —2nd Corinthians 5:20 “The Apostle says that we are ambassadors of God, representing Christ, the messiah king, the regent of that last kingdom. When the British ambassador is in the British Embassy in Berlin, he is not subject to the laws of the German … Continue reading Are You Living Dangerously?