The Mystery of Christ in Us, the Hope of Glory
Paul describes the mystery of Christ as being Christ in us. We are the temple he lives in. And that magnifies the call for personal holiness.
Doctrine of Christ
Theological posts that are related to the doctrine of Christ.
Why is the Resurrection of Jesus so Important ?
Christianity claims that Jesus was crucified, buried, and then resurrected. But why is the resurrection of Jesus so important to us?
The Supremacy of the Son of God – Colossians 1:15-20
This passage, more than anyplace else in the Scripture, affirms the supremacy of the Son of God, Jesus, over every other pretender.
The Empty Tomb and Its Importance to Christianity
Central to the Christian faith is the death and resurrection of Jesus. But how significant is the empty tomb? What value is there in it?
Jesus As the Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets
Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets. But what did he mean? That he fulfilled some prophecy? Or something much more?
Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecy in Matthew
One of the significant aspects of Matthew’s gospel of Jesus is his concern to show Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy made about him in the Old Testament.
Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross
Why was Jesus crucified? As a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also choose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who would believe.
What Does it Mean that We Are ‘in Christ’?
Repeatedly the New Testament talks about us being in Christ. We are not so much individuals who are in relationship with God as we are part of his body.
What Did Jesus Know While On Earth in a Human Body
Jesus was both fully God and fully human. But in his humanity, what did Jesus know? Did he have all knowledge? Or was he limited to what a human could know?
Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul in the Garden
Dark night of the soul. A time of despair. How do you face it when it comes to you. Jesus faced it by turning to God, and found strength to continue.