Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Foolishness of the Cross
Jesus was crucified as a ransom and penalty for our sin. But God also chose to use the foolishness of the cross to save those who believe.
Doctrine of Christ
Theological posts that are related to the doctrine of Christ.
What Does it Mean to Be In Christ?
Repeatedly the New Testament talks about us being in Christ. When I am in him, I am saved. When I am not in him, I am lost.
What Did Jesus Know While On Earth in a Human Body
Jesus was fully God and fully human. And in his humanity, he was like us. He grew tired, hungry, and thirsty. And he lacked all knowledge.
Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul
The dark night of the soul. A time of anguish. How do you face it? Jesus faced it by turning to God and finding the strength to continue.
The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3
The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God’s glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.
God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.
The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ
The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus’ atonement for us is essential for our salvation.
The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ
The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.
Arminianism: Atonement for All
The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.
The Exodus and Easter
Israel’s exodus from Egyptian slavery was a shadow of what happened at Easter. When we were delivered from our slavery to sin.
The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
This early hymn is one of exaltation for Jesus, one who was fully God, who became fully man, and who died as a sacrifice for our sin.
