Tag: Exploring Christianity

Acts, part 16. Jesus was a Jewish messiah and the gospel came first to the Jews. But what happened when the gentiles got included in? Did they need to go through all the requirements to become acceptable to God under … Continue reading “Grace on Trial”

We’re only one step away from new life, from new hope, from forgiveness and resurrection. That one step is repentance and faith, putting all your trust in Jesus and following him.

Incomparable, part 9. Jesus came to bridge the gap between God and us, to restore what was once a perfect relationship, but was broken by sin and rebellion.

Incomparable, part 4. Peace is not the absence of trouble. It is the presence of God, even in the most troubled situation.

Incomparable, part 2. If God, at any moment, decided to stop actively sustaining the Universe, or us, it would be over. We would all turn to dust.

Would you take upon the burden of the sins of the world if you had the choice? Would you enter into our darkness and our broken humanity, if you didn’t have to? The incredible good news of the gospel is … Continue reading “Would You Go There?”

Part 4. If the resurrection of Jesus could be proved untrue, life loses all meaning and the Christian faith falls apart. If there is no God, there is no moral code, and we should simply pursue ease and comfort, and … Continue reading “Why Bother with Morality?”

Part 2. The whole of Christianity hinges on one moment in history which, if proved untrue, would cause the entire religion to come crashing down. But if true, it’s significance is of infinite importance to each one of us.

In Scripture, names reflect the character and history of a person. When the Psalmist says, “how majestic is your name,” he means that God’s essence, being, character and identity is unthinkably excellent and glorious.