For some of God’s children, the Christian life is not really a joyful one at all. Many of you reading this post may be struggling with issues of condemnation or feelings of inadequacy or perhaps you are plagued by a low sense of self-esteem. Some of you may even think that God will fail you… Read More »
Salvation and the Name of Jesus
In Acts 4:12, Peter declares that salvation comes through faith in the name of Jesus Christ. He states: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The name “Jesus” means “YHWH is salvation” or “God is salvation.” The name… Read More »
True Statements about Jesus Christ
The following are several true statements about Jesus Christ. I encourage you to repeat them throughout the day along with the declarations from yesterday. God has revealed himself principally through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ went about doing good things and healing all who were oppressed of the devil. Jesus Christ reveals God as Father. Through… Read More »
True Statements about God
Sometimes it is good simply to think about the truth of who God is. I encourage you to meditate on the following: God is Creator. God is Sustainer. God is good. God is holy, righteous, and kind. God is love. God is full of lovingkindness and tender mercies. God is healer. God is peace. God… Read More »
The High Priesthood of Jesus Christ
TEXT Hebrews 4:14-16; New King James Version 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.16 Let us therefore… Read More »
Untitled Poem
Satan thought that he had won. He beat and bruised God’s precious Son. But Jesus rose on the third day, And for the world, He made a way. Christ conquered sin and death for us. He nailed our sins onto the cross, And by His stripes, we are now healed. The truth to us has… Read More »
Reasons to Believe the Resurrection Really Happened
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central proclamation of the New Testament. In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. gives reasons why we can accept with confidence the historicity of this great miracle. Please download the accompanying lecture notes and PowerPoint slides by visiting the “Lecture Materials” section beneath the video. Lecture Materials -… Read More »
God’s Steadfast Love
Lamentations 3:22-23 English Standard Version (ESV) 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I encourage you to trust God fully and accept wholeheartedly his steadfast love for you. His mercies are new every morning. He will withhold no… Read More »
Stir Up the Gift of Ministry!
2 Timothy 1:6-8a; 13-14 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of… Read More »
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (2012 Comments)
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central miracle of Christianity. In this clip, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. gives reasons why we can accept with confidence the historicity of the Resurrection. These comments were made on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the monthly West Angeles Christian Apologetics Seminar. The topic for the evening was “The… Read More »