Firstborn of the Dead?
At the beginning of the book of Revelation, John writes this greeting to the churches he’s addressing: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and […]
The Day Jesus Died
The day that Jesus died—the day we remember as Good Friday—goes down in the history of the world as a day of great suffering, when Jesus Christ endured the weight of […]
Good Friday Reading Recommendations
Good Friday is a crucial day, not only of the year, but also for world history. Since Jesus’ death, Christians have proclaimed the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be […]
Jesus’ Last Words
On Good Friday each year we take some time to meditate on the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice for us in suffering a humiliating, bloody death by crucifixion. It’s a time […]
What’s “Good” About Good Friday?
Why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is a such dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus? For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial […]
Why Did Jesus Die?
The Christian faith is centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. But what was the purpose of his death? According to the Bible, Jesus Christ is the culmination […]
I Love You Air Conditionally
I still remember the day I learned what “unconditional” meant. My dad said to me frequently, “I love you unconditionally,” and at age seven I finally asked, “What does air conditioning […]
Heresy And A Call For Humility
There has been a lot of talk about heresy thrown around on the Internet lately. The frequency and volume of the accusations suggest that some Christians may have lost a […]
What Is The Gospel?
Christian theology is about the gospel, which is focused on who Jesus is and what he said and did. Jesus is the hero of history and the centerpiece of the […]
Sin, Sex, and Shalom
IN THE BEGINNING, IN HIS IMAGE The Bible begins with God, the Sovereign Lord and good Creator of all things: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” […]