It is difficult to comprehend the darkness to which we are accustomed. However, when a significant light is present, then the contrast becomes clear. Jesus was and is the light of the world. He is the contrast. There is nothing else like Him.

The problem that the humans created is complex enough that the humans were never going to solve it on their own. So, God made a plan to step into creation to do what the humans alone could not. The humans had turned themselves over to the Snake ‘god,’ so God would crush it. The humans were failing to be God’s representatives because they rejected God so God would demonstrate His goodness, crown Himself Lord, and empower the humans to live as faithful image bearers. Suffering, death, and evil were brought into the world, so God would defeat them. He would do all this through His life, death, and resurrection

What is God like? How is a person to know God? Is it possible? Yes, knowing God is a gift that was given to us. God made sure that He could be known by sending Jesus.

God’s plan was not only that one Son would impact many, but that many would impact all. When we learn to live as children inhabited by their Father, they carry the good news deep into lives, communities, and countries. The key to this mission is declaring our belief in Jesus above our belief in the things we fear.

We should reconsider the idea of a prophet. There is an important place in the future of God’s kingdom on earth for people who are at ease with ideas regarding prophetic prayer and speech. New Testament prophecy is likely not what you think it is and holds much more comfort and encouragement than you realize.

When we follow Jesus, we embrace a calling and mission to help and serve our world, community, and families into a better reality. This isn’t merely about saving people out of the world, it is about helping the people into the best place possible. That place is the good, kind, and thriving lordship and leadership of Jesus.

Theosis is a mystical union with God. That may sound scary or uncomfortable, but it is how the bible talks about our relationship to the Father through the Spirit and the Son. We are being transformed through an inexpressible personal relationship with God, and one way we participate in that process is through sacrifice.

Be weird! Be powerful in prayer! People who enjoy and employ prayer have learned that God is amazingly good and WANTS to do wonderful things for us and others.

 We learn about the things we love. We enjoy learning about the things we love. We invest time, energy, and finances into the things we love. The more you learn about God, the Son and the Spirit, the more you will love God. What we learn and experience transforms our life.

Theosis is when we become by Grace all that God is by Nature, according to early church tradition. The scripture makes it clear that as Jesus is, so are we to this world. So, what does that practically take place? This series explores an ancient and ordinary approach to theosis.