Part 7 of Stories with a Purpose: The Parables of Jesus – God justifies sinners NOT based on their good deeds, but based on their humble spiritual reliance on Jesus.
Part 6 of Stories with a Purpose: The Parables of Jesus – We are to wait in hope for Christ’s coming in glory, but meanwhile he expects us to live with a diligent, active, and working faith. The parable we … Continue reading →
Part 5 of Stories with a Purpose: The Parables of Jesus – The use of money is necessary but dangerous part of life. Jesus wants to warn of its dangers and to encourage its wise use. In our passage this … Continue reading →
Part 4 of Stories with a Purpose: The Parables of Jesus – Jesus scandalized the religious world of his day in the way he presented the character of God: His grace is extravagant! This powerful story conveys the different ways … Continue reading →
Part 2 of Stories with a Purpose: Parables of Jesus – “It’s just not fair! That’s a common complaint whether at home or in the workplace. We all have a conception of what that means. But in our passage this … Continue reading →
Part 1 of the Parables of Jesus – Questions are not always really questions. In this well-known story of Jesus, we see the power of questions to probe our hearts, causing us to think deeply about moral demands and ultimately … Continue reading →
Life without hope is a living hell. So for the Christian, hope is essential to who we are. We are to be “joyful in hope” (Romans 12:12). But what is this hope and how can we have it in this … Continue reading →
What is the necessary condition for being a Christian? What distinguishes the true believer from one who is a Christian in name only? What is the essential reality from which all else flows? According to John, it is Life–eternal life. … Continue reading →