The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
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Who is really in charge here? Who alone can accomplish what needs to be done?
The Gospel of John – Week 16
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
Hypocrites
“Hypocrite.” This word is used a grand total of seventeen times in the entire New Testament — and Jesus is the only one who uses it. (Hint: He does not have a good opinion of hypocrites!)
The word Jesus uses is actually a technical term meaning actor. In Jesus’ vocabulary, a hypocrite is one who outwardly plays the part of a religious person to perfection, while inwardly having no genuine relationship with the Living God.
Some of the toughest words Jesus ever spoke were addressed to the religious leaders of the nation of Israel. Matthew 23 records many of these scathing indictments.
It would be a mistake to assume these words only applied to people living 2,000 years ago. Religious hypocrisy is alive and well today. Matthew 23 speaks powerfully to the current religious scene in America.
The Gospel of John – Week 15
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
The Gospel of John – Week 14
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
Fingerprints of God: Steadfast Love
Steadfast Love – by Pastor Chris Dodge
Lamentations may be the saddest book in the entire Bible. Yet even in the heart of this rather grim lament there are words of amazing comfort and assurance.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
God’s steadfast love is sure and certain no matter what may be happening in our lives. He is dependable even when nothing else is.
We live in a culture that often trivializes love and underestimates evil. Real love is costly and sacrificial. That is powerfully demonstrated at the cross of Jesus.
The Bible says: This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
The steadfast love of God offers life for eternity and transformation power for today. Because his love is so powerful, it can transform all who receive it. Check out that transforming power.
The Gospel of John – Week 13
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
The Gospel of John – Week 12
The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details found within, and we now see many things that we missed before!
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Fingerprints of God: The Power of Forgiveness
In forgiveness, God gives us power to rise above evil and overcome evil with good. As we forgive, we are also blessed!
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Awake Us Now 