The entirety of John 9 is about the healing of a man born blind. Please set aside time to read this story. It is remarkable for a number of reasons; there is much we can learn. Human logic and a religious upbringing are revealed in the thoughts of Jesus’ disciples when they see the blind… Read More »
Something Better For Us
Speaking about the Old Testament believers like Abraham and King David, the Bible records, “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” -Heb 11:39-40. Well, I must admit that… Read More »
Not By Sight
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17. We all know this verse. The Lord reminds us of it often in our church and our Bible study. It is central to understanding the Christian life. According to this verse, something… Read More »
Maturity In Christ
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I refer to this verse often when I speak of the Christian life. Without the understanding of this verse’s meaning, no one can reach maturity in Christ. It is as simple as that. Who… Read More »
Baptism in the Old Testament
: Someday we will know more about the nature of baptism. I’ve been praying to the Lord for that knowledge. It fascinates me that what I once thought to be a symbolic ritual is really a powerful work of God to crucify our souls and separate them from the sinful nature that once bound them.… Read More »
Baptism
Late one night, Jesus met with a man named Nicodemas. Nicodemas was a Pharisee who found himself drawn to Jesus, though most in his order were against Him. The other Pharisees strongly denounced Jesus for claiming to be the Son of God. Though the miracles that took place at His word, His touch, His command,… Read More »
