What John 1 Taught Me about Who Jesus Is
As someone who knew Jesus personally, John offers his introduction. Here are three snapshots of how John describes his friend and Savior. Continue reading What John 1 Taught Me about Who Jesus Is
Category: The Bible
Jesus's Birth, through Four Biblical, Literary Forms
Last year around Christmas, I wrote to affirm the infinite value of re-reading familiar passages of the Bible, like the story of Jesus’s birth in Luke chapters 1 through 2. And this year, I want to also affirm the practice of looking at multiple places in the Bible to increase our joy this Christmas season. I want to structure our brief, very incomplete tour of … Continue reading Jesus's Birth, through Four Biblical, Literary Forms
Two Amazing Truths the Bible Says about Itself
I’ve been reading through the book of Isaiah, and there have been many moments where I’ve stopped and thought, Wow. You just cannot read the book of Isaiah without feeling awe for God’s power, shame for humanity’s foolishness and sin, and praise for the Messiah who, from our future perspective, fulfilled the promises Isaiah made about Him. One of the many elements in this book … Continue reading Two Amazing Truths the Bible Says about Itself
The Root and Reward of Faithful Service
These men were David’s servants, and they were faithful to him. And their story can teach us about the root of faithful service and the reward it brings. Continue reading The Root and Reward of Faithful Service
3 Concise Overviews of Salvation from Scripture
The New Testament offers these (at least) three overviews of the whole of salvation (idea originally from Sinclair B. Ferguson’s The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction). Read these and reflect on how they reveal God’s glory. Continue reading 3 Concise Overviews of Salvation from Scripture
Instructions for the Fruitful Christian: 1 Thessalonians
A fruitful life can bring its own set of temptations. It is possible that a Christian in this position can feel tempted to scale back, considering how well things have been going: I’ve been in God’s Word every day for a year—it’s probably okay if I take a break from… Continue reading Instructions for the Fruitful Christian: 1 Thessalonians
The Breath of God
If great writers can do this, consider how intricate, sophisticated, and marvelous the one perfect writer can connect His intended message with His chosen form. Continue reading The Breath of God
