“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved…” Acts 16:31 I love the simple beauty of the gospel. God has made salvation available to all and told us how we can be saved. Though we were sinners, He sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins. Now, if we believe and trust … Continue reading The Simple Beauty of the Gospel
Category: Salvation
Washed in the Blood
DISCLAIMER: Spoilers for The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis ahead! C.S. Lewis’ sixth Narnia book, The Silver Chair, ends with the death of one of Narnia’s most beloved characters. However, Lewis transforms a truly sad moment into one of unrivaled hope. He does this by showing the reader the glory of resurrection. King Caspian was … Continue reading Washed in the Blood
Knowing Jesus
Colossians 2:1-3: "For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you...and for all who have not seen me face to face, their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, … Continue reading Knowing Jesus
Greater Than the Greatest Love
Jesus says in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” We might read this verse and receive comfort, knowing that Jesus laid down His life for us. After all, Jesus says two verses later, “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant … Continue reading Greater Than the Greatest Love
Fully Surrendered
A few weeks ago, on Tuesday, April 18, I read Acts 20 as part of my daily Bible reading. When I read, verse 24 of Acts 20 stood out to me. It reads, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course … Continue reading Fully Surrendered
What is Finished?
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” - John 19:30 Jesus’ final words from the cross, “It is finished,” are a cry of victory. But this may be one of those phrases we hear and read so often that we … Continue reading What is Finished?
Ruler and Redeemer
“This Moses, whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’—this man God sent as both ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.” - Acts 7:35 This verse comes in the middle of Stephen’s speech right before he is stoned, martyred for his … Continue reading Ruler and Redeemer