While the gospel undeniably addresses matters of life and death, it’s important to remember that seriousness need not always equate to sternness. Indeed, Jesus Christ himself often employed playfulness and humour to engage and teach.
“There is no unity of diversity without Christ at the center.” André Pelser JESUS came to restore man’s first transgression against another. Cain’s que-sera-sera attitude and indifference is seen in: “Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Gen. 4:9) These words were redeemed by Jesus’ words on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do…
In the story of our world, no character quality stands out brighter than bravery and stronger than courage. This quality is the willingness to give up one’s life for others, a trait seen most perfectly in Jesus Christ.
“Inclusion elevates all” Elaine Hall During the political era in which Jesus lived, societal and political affiliations significantly shaped individuals’ lives, status, and future opportunities. People were predominantly categorized by their ethnic backgrounds, professions, and social statuses, such as Chaldeans, Romans, Jews, Samaritans, soldiers, artisans, fishermen, Pharisees, scribes, women, children, and slaves. Each group formed…
Religion can put new clothes on the man, but Christ puts a new man in the clothes. The enmity between false religion and those of true faith has existed since the dawn of humanity. When the first religious sacrifices were made, the Lord accepted Abel and his offering, but not Cain’s. Cain was enraged and…
“When a righteous man occupies a position of authority, the people rejoice.” (Prov. 29:6) “To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” (Prov.21:3-14) In a world where the concept of justice often seems skewed by human fallibility and societal biases, the person of Jesus Christ stands as the epitome of divine justice—pure, unwavering, and…
God is not opposed to reason; He created it. The first of the Ten Commandments instructs us to “love the Lord your God with all your mind”, affirming that God values reason.
“Christ is not the answer to your city, I am not the answer to your city. The answer to your city is Christ in you and Christ through you.” ― Chris Gore, Walking in Supernatural Healing Power Jesus was the most humble, meek, gentle, and accessible person, yet He did mighty, powerful, supernatural things! He made the supernatural…
“Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” (Heb. 5:8-9) OBEDIENCE is indispensable for spiritual growth. Your degree of obedience determines the degree of authority you will have in the spirit world. Jesus’ whole life testifies to obedience. At…
