“So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Matthew 9:6a NLT) Jesus often tied forgiveness with physical healing or other very practical issues. The paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus by his friends likely wasn’t thinking of his need of forgiveness, yet thatContinue reading “Another Look at Forgiveness”
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The Gift of Christ’s Cleansing Blood
“But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9 NLT) After a long, hard day of working in the hot summer sun, nothing is quite as refreshing as a drink of cold water and a long,Continue reading “The Gift of Christ’s Cleansing Blood”
Forgiving Like Jesus
“If another person sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.” (Luke 17:3b-4 NLT) How does Jesus forgive? Think of the most insidious, demonic, vile, painful, horrific sin anyone could commit againstContinue reading “Forgiving Like Jesus”
What Is Forgiveness?
“Then Peter came to Him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven!’” (Matthew 18:21-22 NLT) What is the Lord seeking to teach us about giving and receiving forgiveness? What will we do with that knowledge? How areContinue reading “What Is Forgiveness?”
The Marvel and Majesty of God’s Love
“No power in the sky above or in the earth below – indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39 NLT) If you’re a believer in and follower of the Lord Jesus, you have personally experiencedContinue reading “The Marvel and Majesty of God’s Love”
What Is Propitiation? (Part 3)
“But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9 NLT) It occurred to me that yesterday’s article may have raised more questions than it answered, so let me see if I can explain a couple ofContinue reading “What Is Propitiation? (Part 3)”
What Is Propitiation?
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV) It never ceases to amaze me and ignite my spirit when I see someone open their heart and life to Jesus for the first time. To findContinue reading “What Is Propitiation?”
The Jesus I Love
“Then she knelt behind Him at His feet, weeping. Her tears fell on His feet, and she wiped them off with her hair.” (Luke 7:38a NLT) This is among my favorite stories about Jesus. In verse 37 Luke says of this woman: “When a certain immoral woman from that city heard He was eating there,Continue reading “The Jesus I Love”
Where Were You On 9/11?
“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” (Matthew 24:44 NLT) On September 11, 2001, all I remember is frantically trying to reach my daughter who lived in New York City, then being glued to the TV with a sense of unbelief once I knewContinue reading “Where Were You On 9/11?”
Who Are You Playing For?
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy.’” (Matthew 3:17 NLT) In a recent devotional, Ron Hutchcraft told the story of a young man who was performing his first concert as a pianist. The auditorium was filled with an expectant audience, and at the end theyContinue reading “Who Are You Playing For?”
Walking With Jesus 