Jesus, Traditions and Obedience I find it remarkable that some have thought that Jesus’ rebuke of the devotion of the Jewish leaders to their traditions minimizes the importance of obedience. It is true that He had little regard for the … Read More
When the apostle Paul wrote the letter of 1 Thessalonians he did so intending, in part, to correct some false teaching and understanding concerning the Second Coming of Jesus. Paul assures the brethren that those who die before Christ returns … Read More
John 17 – The Longest N.T. Prayer In a real sense this is the “Lord’s Prayer.” It is the longest recorded prayer in the New Testament. And in it, Jesus prays first for Himself (vs. 1-5), then for the apostles … Read More
Referencing Matthew 11:28-30, Johnston Oatman, Jr. wrote the lyrics, “There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus” in 1895. In such, he was referring to the humility of Jesus as He described Himself: Come unto me, all ye that labour … Read More
Looking at the Church through the Eyes of Jesus Before the world began, God knew that someday He would establish the church. Paul described this mystery of God’s plan as having been hidden in Him from the beginning of the … Read More