Whole Gospel To Whole World
The seven deadly sins have been depicted by writers, artists, and pop-culture throughout history, from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy to the 1995 thriller movie Seven starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. These works claim the following as the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. Though these sins are grievous to the... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom of God is a key theme Jesus taught in the New Testament. The word Kingdom appears 162 times and is predominant in the synoptic gospel of Matthew. Oxford scholar R.T. France states: "Some scholars see it as a Christian lifestyle, some as a method of world evangelization, some as the rediscovery of charismatic gifts,... Continue Reading →
The Israelites understood that the state of their relationship with the Lord was contingent upon the covenant they had with Him. If they rebelled against God by refusing to keep His commandments and served false gods, they were judged (Num. 32:15; Deut 28:36, 2 Chr. 7:19; Jer. 9:13). These judgments consisted of God sending plagues... Continue Reading →
The Stoning of Stephen Acts 7:8-60 I. Strong argument v. 8-10 What are some godly characteristics we can gather from Stephen in these two chapters that indicate he was relying on the power of God? Trusting in God, wise, bold, forgiving: similar to Gal. 5 fruits of the spirit. Are there any godly attributes that you are either cultivating... Continue Reading →
Hudson Taylor was a man after God’s own heart. His primary goal was to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to China regardless of the trials he faced with his own family and the opposition from the native people. The story of Taylor is encouraging to me because he was obedient to where God placed... Continue Reading →
In this article, I would like to discuss the 7 miracles that Jesus performed in the Bible. They include Jesus turning water into wine, walking on water, healing an official's son, raising a crippled man, feeding over 5,000 people, restoring eyesight to the blind, and raising Lazarus from the dead. These miracles reveal that Jesus... Continue Reading →
Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood... Continue Reading →
One of the most famous works of art The Scream was created by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. In 2012, it was sold for $119.9 million, becoming the world’s most expensive work of art ever sold at an auction. Why is this piece such an influential item? I believe most people can relate to the character’s... Continue Reading →
Last summer I had the opportunity to visit my wife’s native land, beautiful Ukraine in eastern Europe. During our stay with her family, we visited the capital city Kyiv, journeyed through the evergreen trees and natural springs of the Carpathian Mountains, and went to a historical Church. It was coated with blue walls and... Continue Reading →
Matthew 4:1-11: The Temptations of Jesus in the Wilderness Read the Story multiple times. Identify the Setting and Characters: After Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River, the Spirit led him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Next, Jesus was transported by the devil to the pinnacle of the temple... Continue Reading →
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