The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a relational practice between individuals and God, urging believers to view prayer as communication rather than ritual. It covers reasons for prayer, such as building intimacy, aligning with God’s will, and seeking peace, while also discussing a model for prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer.
What is the meaning of faith? What is the object of our faith? How do we respond in faith to the gospel? How do we strengthen our faith?
The sermon explores five biblical perspectives on Jesus’ death, emphasizing its significance for humanity. It highlights atonement, victory over sin, the demonstration of God’s love, restoration of relationships, and fulfillment of God’s grand story. Each insight underlines the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice and its implications for believers.
The Christian faith’s central feature is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is unique and essential, providing the foundation for Christianity’s growth and identity. Jesus’ resurrection distinguishes him from other historical figures, and it holds significant implications for believers. Ultimately, the resurrection offers hope, purpose, and transformation for those who embrace it.
The following is a paper I wrote as part of my work toward a Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College. A central message of the Christian faith is that God is…
In reading the introduction to Martin Luther’s commentary on Galatians, I have concluded that the purpose for studying Scripture is not primarily to understand how to be more obedient. Rather, we study Scripture (and obey…
”Christianity doesn’t fit into your agenda, it’s a whole new agenda. It does not enrich your life; Christianity is a whole new life.” – Tim Keller, from a sermon called Real Security and the Call of…
A brilliant and moving video that was shown in chapel this morning. Enjoy. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE?fs=1&hl=en_US&w=580&h=351]
Just like Eustace, we are all dragons in need of a good skin shedding. We are all selfish and spoiled at times and are in need of Christ’s help to remove that old skin, for…
In the book “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, a spoiled little boy named Eustace is turned into a creature that resembled very much his own character, a dragon. Of course, he is devastated, but…
It’s not a question of God “sending” us to Hell. In each of us there is something growing up which will of itself be Hell unless it is nipped in the bud. C.S. Lewis, God…
From Gene Edwards’ The Divine Romance: The soldiers bound the Lord’s legs, pressed them hard against the wood, and nailed his feet to the cross. Ruthlessly they pulled the stake upward, balanced it, and then…