What is propitiation?The word propitiation carries the basic idea of appeasement or satisfaction, specifically toward God. Propitiation is a two-part act that involves appeasing the wrath of an offended person and being reconciled to him. The necessity of appeasing God is something many religions have in common. In ancient pagan religions, as well as inContinue reading “Our Only Hope”
Category Archives: Jesus
Still Young
How long was Jesus’ ministry?According to Luke 3:1, John the Baptist began his ministry in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar’s reign. Tiberius was appointed emperor in AD 14, and “in the fifteenth year“ would be AD 28 or 29. Jesus began His ministry shortly thereafter, so, around AD 29. As for the end ofContinue reading “Still Young”
The DNA of Christ
Chris had his blood retested four years after his lifesaving bone marrow transplant. The donor’s marrow had provided what was needed to cure him but had left a surprise: the DNA in Chris’ blood was that of his donor, not his own. It makes sense, really: the goal of the procedure was to replace theContinue reading “The DNA of Christ”
Who Killed Jesus?
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32) One of my friends who used to be a pastor in Illinois was preaching to a group of prisoners in a state prison during Holy WeekContinue reading “Who Killed Jesus?”
In the Footsteps of Jesus
Mark 6:53-56 (also in Matthew 14:34-36) When they arrived at Gennesaret on the other side of the lake, they moored the boat and climbed out. The people standing around there recognized him at once, and ran throughout the whole area to spread the news of his arrival, and began carrying sick folks to him onContinue reading “In the Footsteps of Jesus”
Time to Get Away
The apostles now returned to Jesus from their tour and told him all they had done and what they had said to the people they visited. Then Jesus suggested, “Let’s get away from the crowds for a while and rest.” For so many people were coming and going that they scarcely had time to eat.Continue reading “Time to Get Away”
On a Bad Day
How much more will the blood of Christ… purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (Hebrews 9:14) What should we do when we’ve had a “bad” day spiritually, when it seems we’ve done everything wrong and are feeling very guilty? We must go back to the cross and see Jesus thereContinue reading “On a Bad Day”
When The Dead Come Back
King Herod soon heard about Jesus, for his miracles were talked about everywhere. The king thought Jesus was John the Baptist come back to life again. So the people were saying, “No wonder he can do such miracles.” Others thought Jesus was Elijah the ancient prophet, now returned to life again; still others claimed heContinue reading “When The Dead Come Back”
A Cup of Water
Matthew 10:40-42 Those who welcome you are welcoming me. And when they welcome me they are welcoming God who sent me. If you welcome a prophet because he is a man of God, you will be given the same reward a prophet gets. And if you welcome good and godly men because of their godliness,Continue reading “A Cup of Water”
Holy Places
There’s something awe-inspiring about holy places. Moses was told to take off his shoes; he was standing on holy ground. The Jerusalem temple was holy; only by passing the altar of sacrifice could one approach. And then, inside the temple, beyond its outer room, was the holiest place of all—the holy of holies. There onlyContinue reading “Holy Places”
Intentional Faith 