The Last Words of Jesus Christ

During the final hours of His life, Jesus made seven last statements to mankind, illustrating His nature and what He considered to be important for us.

Before Honor Is Humility: The Story of Andrew

The apostle Andrew is a sterling example of humble service. Through Scripture contains only a little about him, his character should encourage us all.

Humility

Humility is not an obsequious act we turn on and off at will, but a sober reflection of our true relationship to God and our spiritual siblings.

Living by Faith: Humility and God's Justice

Humility, poverty of spirit, and acknowledging our total dependence on God are of the utmost importance. God responds to those who are humble.

Christ Coming in the Flesh

Yoked With Christ, Our Helper

The Paracletos (Helper or One who goes alongside) clarifies the biblical metaphor of taking Christ's yoke, which eases burdens because He shares them.

Overcoming (Part 9): Self-Exaltation

Self-exaltation was one of the sins that got Satan in trouble. Conversely, we are to humble ourselves so God can exalt us in due time.

Philip the Witness

Philip teaches us that we do not have to preach to multitudes in order to be used by God; we never know in what capacity God may use us.

Self-Confidence

This world in general touts self-confidence as a key indicator of capability and success, even if one has to 'fake it' until he makes it.

God Gives Grace to the Humble

Genuine humility is one of the most elusive characteristics a person can attain. It consists of of self-respect accompanied by a genuine desire to serve.

Blessed Are the Meek (2014)

In Paul's listings of virtues, meekness always appears near the end, reflecting its difficulty. Meekness is the gentle, quiet spirit of selfless devotion.

The Meek

Meekness is the opposite of weakness, exemplifying self-control under immense pressure, demonstrated by Jesus refusing to retaliate.

God and Self-Government

The New Covenant, wherein God writes His law on the heart and gives His Spirit, empowers God's people to obey without the need for external control.

Fully Man and Fully God?

Jesus Christ is often misunderstood. The phrase 'fully man and fully God' does not have biblical support; Christ's real nature is much more meaningful.

Whom the Lord Loves He Chastens (Part One)

If we are not receiving God's correction or chastisement, we should be concerned! God's chastening is what He uses to sanctify His spiritual children.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Six)

Paul urges Euodia and Syntyche to follow the example of Christ rather than placing their desire to be right over unity. Godly leadership follows submission.

Gentle and Lowly in Heart

Paul displayed a gentleness not grounded in weakness, but in strength, a gentleness which showed anger, but only at the right time and to the right degree.

Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part One)

God, before He created Adam and Eve, preternaturally planned the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to save humanity from the curse of sin and death.

The Father-Son Relationship (Part Two)

Christ Himself asserted the superiority of the Father. Jesus serves as the revelator of the great God, providing the only means of access to Him.

In The Likeness of Men!

Jesus was subjected to the same experiences as the rest of us, having the appearance, experiences, the capability of receiving injury and suffering temptation.

John (Part Twenty)

Just as a seed must die to itself in order to bear fruit, we also must sacrifice our lives, submitting unconditionally to God's to bear abundant fruit.

Fully Man and Fully God? (2001)

The Bible records that Jesus of Nazareth's Father was God and His mother was Mary, a human. What, then, was His nature? Was He a man? Was He divine?