Why are some people turned off Jesus? I’ve heard some of the answers out there, and they may well be true within the scope of the experiences of many. While there’s a spiritual component at play [2 Corinthians 4:3-4], I wonder how many people reject Jesus because of how some Christians present Him. Is our …
It’s common among Christians to hear the phrase: “giving your life to Christ”. The popularity of such statements can diminish the significance of the commitment it implies. I seriously doubt that anyone can make such a decision without considerable introspection. So, while I celebrate every decision to follow Jesus, I’m cautious of any commitment made …
I’ve often wondered about the dying thoughts of those Israelites who still believed in the Abrahamic promise after decades of witnessing their people oppressed as slaves in Egypt. They heard the stories of Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. They knew about El Shaddai and His covenants with each of their forefathers [Genesis 17:1-14, Genesis …
According to the gospels, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times after Jesus’s arrest before His crucifixion. On the third occasion, as the rooster crowed, Jesus turned and looked at Peter [Luke 22:61]. That look reminded Peter that Jesus had said to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” After that, …
It seems to me that many Christians like the idea of Jesus as Saviour, but not Jesus as Lord. We like the part of the Gospel that tells us that Jesus saves us from Hell, but not the part that tells us how to behave on earth. Jesus once asked: “Why do you call me …
Picture the scene: Galilee is buzzing; Jesus had just miraculously fed over 5000 people with five barley loaves and two fish. Unsurprisingly, the next day, many people go looking for Jesus again. Upon finding Him, He points out to the crowd that they are seeking Him because they ate their fill the previous day [John …
