The Resurrection

Men have long wondered if there is life after death. “If a man dies, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). The answer was implied in the Old Testament, as Jesus pointed out to the Sadducees — yes there will be a resurrection from the dead (Matthew 22:23-33). When Paul preached the resurrection of Christ at […]

Are You a Friend of Jesus?

Before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion, Jesus calmed the hearts of His disciples and prepared them for what was to come. In John 15:9-14, He defined the elements of being His friend. He said that His friends abide in His love just like He has abided in the Father’s love. The way to do that […]

“Regurgitating Facts and Verses”

It has been said that preachers simply “regurgitate facts and verses from the Bible,” but that they have no real understanding of true faith, mercy, and grace. First, is this true? If so, are those who make the charge only regurgitating it? Second, what does anyone know about God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit that […]

The Kingdom Is Like Ten Virgins

The parable of the ten virgins follows Jesus’ prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem as well as His response about the “end of the world” (Mt. 24:3). Unlike the fall of Jerusalem in which there was a sign which warned that Christians were to flee the certain destruction that fall would bring “When ye see […]