Pursuing Jesus

We think the willingness to do "Whatever it takes!" is the epitome of commitment. We see it in Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, on the way to the cross. The problem is, we also see it in Judas as he betrays Jesus.

When we look at the world around us we see plenty of religions that believe and do things that look odd to us. But who are we Christians to talk? Essential elements of our faith run against the grain of current culture.

What's the difference between Christianity and Eastern religions?

What are some difference between Christianity and Islam?

When we think of "world religions" those dating from ancient times and far away may come to mind. But some religions have been founded in America in the past couple centuries. How are they different from Christianity?

Speaking of people as "Children of God" is not only popular, but sounds very positive. What do we mean by this phrase? What does the Bible have to show us?

The modern secular world often looks on religions as akin to blind men groping after something they call god. As Christians, we believe in a God who doesn't just sit there waiting to be groped, but who from the beginning has sought out humans and revealed himself to them.

Through the Old and New Testaments covenant making is serious business. God takes it seriously enough to send his Son, Jesus, to establish a new covenant through his own blood. 

If Jesus was more than enough for Doubting Thomas, Denying Peter, and Persecuting Saul of Tarsus, he's surely more than enough to meet us at our point of need.

Given the fact that I am a mortal being, on my way to death - and there's absolutely nothing I can do about it - I need the message of Easter. More exactly, I need Jesus, crucified and risen, who has defeated all the powers of sin, death, and hell.