I Told You so!

“Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.” (Isaiah 48:3 NLT) To me one of the most undeniable proofs of the truth of Scripture is the fulfillment of Prophecy. Through the accounts of God’s messengers the birth of the coming Messiah wasContinue reading “I Told You so!”

Can You Trust the Bible?

“Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.” (2 Peter 2:20-21 NLT) C.S. Lewis wrote: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, notContinue reading “Can You Trust the Bible?”

Why Faith In Jesus Is So Vital

“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT) Faith is a subject that can drive wedges between peopleContinue reading “Why Faith In Jesus Is So Vital”

Is Jesus God?

“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 NLT) The lie that cripples a lot of people, whether they’re trying to make sense of why they should come to Christ, or that can prevent them from developing what faith they desire to have inContinue reading “Is Jesus God?”

Head Knowledge Isn’t Discipleship

“Then He (Jesus) added, ‘Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.’” (Matthew 13:52 NLT) There is, in the teaching of the Christian Faith, a delicate balance between what we know toContinue reading “Head Knowledge Isn’t Discipleship”

The Splendor of His Coming

“And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Matthew 26:64NLT) How often do you think about Jesus’ second coming? And when you do, how do you view it? Does it frighten you? Encourage you? HaveContinue reading “The Splendor of His Coming”

What Are the Odds?

“All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through His prophet.” (Matthew1:22 NLT) Let’s say you and I were having a conversation and you mentioned that you’d never been to the Grand Canyon. If I said, “Wow! You’ll be amazed. I’ve been there a couple of times and it’s well worth the trip.” DependingContinue reading “What Are the Odds?”