The Political and Economic Table Laid for the Disclosure of Christ (400BC – 27AD) History shows us exactly how God set the table for the revelation of His Son, and the further mobilization of His Body, the Church. Although the world in which Jesus grew up differs radically from today, there are also essential similarities….
Why do we believe in Jesus? What makes Him unique from other Savior types?
The concept of Logos is one of the most profound and multifaceted ideas in philosophy and theology, with roots in Greek thought and its eventual adoption and transformation in Christian theology.
The new temple has received a new structure: it is now made of living stones (people) (1 Pet. 2: 5) and that He rounds off the structure with five gifts ~ like the five main organs of the body, which nourishes and strengthens it His Body’s ministry (Eph. 4: 11-16).
AS the Lord had very specific specifications when building the tabernacle, or tent of meeting, so the Lord has specific precepts about how His body, church should function (Ex. 25:40; 26:30; 2 Tim. 1:13; Heb. 8:5). Of course, the most important specification is that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone (Matt. 21:42).
Jesus was revolutionary! He did not add anything to the old, no He replaced the old with something much better! Too many believers still think from an Old Testament, old covenant paradigm, and try to weave the words and concepts of the New Testament and new covenant into Christ into the old. Jesus was radically NEW. He paved a whole new path, through His preaching and example, His suffering and death, and His resurrection! The origin of Christianity did not begin in Genesis, it began with Jesus, and His resurrection!
Over the centuries, this difficult issue has been debated in various ways. I’m not going to pretend to be the final answer on this, but everyone should examine the Word of God and accompanying reading material themselves to gain insight and wisdom on exactly how we are going to deal with the presence of evil in our lives.
Not being able to experience pain is life-threatening.
Not feeling emotional pain makes people unscrupulous.
Without pain we do not become stronger and we do not build capacity. This is beautifully illustrated in the animated film, WALL-E. In the movie, robots do everything for humanity while humans just lie in their chairs, gain weight and watch TV.
Everything Rises and falls on Leadership – John Maxwell The World Needs Mature Christlike Leaders Throughout history, the course of nations and the fate of civilizations have been shaped by the quality of their leaders—those who build, restore, and uplift and those whose failure to lead with righteousness has led to humanity’s greatest tragedies. The…
Despite society’s neglect or mockery of servanthood, it remains a cornerstone of success in business. Any seasoned entrepreneur will tell you that true wealth, promotion, and sustainable growth come through serving others. The business that serves its customers best earns their loyalty—and with loyalty comes long-term success.
When we examine the ministry of Jesus Christ and the apostles closely, it becomes clear that divine healing is central to the proclamation of the Gospel. From Jesus’ perspective, healing goes beyond just physical health, He is seeking the wellness of the complete person.
