Tag: Jesus
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The Ascension of Jesus Christ
Introduction The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the most important event of the entire history of Earth. Nothing before it, aside from creation, and nothing after it can compare to the crucifixion scene (Mt. 27:35ff; Mk. 15:24ff; Lk. 23:33ff; Jn. 19:18ff). However, hot on its heels of events, the ascension of Jesus is just as…
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See You Tomorrow
Introduction The phrase, “See you tomorrow” is commonly used daily. When you leave work or school for the day, when you leave a friend’s house, and so on. However, tomorrow never gets here. For example, today is Monday. That means that Sunday was yesterday, and Tuesday is tomorrow. When Tuesday arrives, it is then called,…
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Hey Jesus, Follow Me!
Introduction Before Jesus began His ministry, He called to men to follow Him: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”…
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Where do The Dead Live?
Introduction Contrary to popular belief, when people die, and leave this mortal realm, they do not immediately go to Heaven (or Hell). The saying, “She’s looking down on us right now” has no merit whatsoever. Instead, there is a place that is more of a “waiting room” of those who left mortality and are waiting…
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Is there Only One Way?
Introduction In John 14, Jesus was talking to the eleven (Judas had just left) and was announcing that he would be leaving (vs. 2-3). He also stated that they knew where he was going and the way to get there (vs. 4). Thomas stated in the next verse that they didn’t know, and Jesus replied,…
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The Bible Christian
Introduction A lot of people have a misconception when it comes to describing a Christian. The 1828 Webster’s dictionary has these two definitions: 3. A real disciple of Christ; one who believes in the truth of the Christian religion, and studies to follow the example, and obey the precepts, of Christ; a believer in Christ…
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The Man who Died Upon the Cross
Christ was born in a stable; That Day, in history, is lost. But for true education; To speak of your salvation, From the man who died upon the cross. A child in a manger; Is innocent as you can see. He’s the King of Kings, With a shout, “Hosanna” rings, A remission of sins in…
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Putting Christ Back In
Introduction At this time of year, you’ll hear people of a religious denominations utter the phrase, “We need to put Christ back into Christmas”. The concept being that the holiday is too commercialized; too paganistic. That the focus should be on the birth of our Lord and Savior. Even the most basic bible student will…
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Christmas and The Bible
Introduction As we head into December, people lean more and more towards religion; the discussion of the birth of Christ becomes dominant in conversation. Phrases like: Jesus is the Reason for the Season and Put Christ Back in Christmas are spoken quite often. The questions to really ask are: Does Christ belong in Christmas? AND…
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For The Love of Money
Introduction The following story is an Urban Legend I found online about 20 years ago… The upstate New York man was rich in almost every way. His estate was worth millions. He owned houses, land, antiques and cattle. But though on the outside he had it all, he was very unhappy on the inside. His…
The Christian Caravan 