The Apostle John teaches us that there are extremely clear and sharp boundaries between being a Christian and being an unbeliever; between life in Christ and life in the world. There is no middle ground; nor is there any gray area. You either know God or you don’t; you either live a holy life or […]
One of the most valuable gifts God has given to you for daily Christian living is repentance. Repentance is the kindness of God at work in your everyday life; repentance is God at work to check your sin and to stop you from falling deeper and deeper into rebellion and immorality. This gospel promise that […]
Today we are beginning a summer series on the epistle of First John in the NEW TESTAMENT. The Apostle John begins his book in a dramatic fashion, with an exalted prologue that is meant to give you absolute assurance, deep conviction, and unshakeable confidence in your faith. John uses 4 words to emphasize the certainty […]
The Ascension of Jesus Christ is an important event in the work of Christ our Savior, in the history of His Church, and in your life as an individual believer. The Ascension of Jesus Christ to the right hand of God the Father teaches us to frame our lives around two significant truths: […]
One of the things that Jesus stressed in His teachings is that He has not abandoned us when He returns to Heaven. His Ascension to the right hand of God does not mean that we are now on our own. He promises to be with us forever; and one of the ways that He is […]
Psalm 110 is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. This Psalm, which we heard today as one of our Scripture lessons, is a conversation between God the Father and His Son, the Messiah. We get to eavesdrop on their conversation in this Psalm. • In Psalm 110, the Messiah is declared to be […]
**Encore of April 11, 2021** The Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the Third Day is the cornerstone of the Christian Faith and the foundation of the Holy Christian Church. • It proves that Jesus is God and that His Word it’s trustworthy and true • It confirms that your sins are forgiven […]
These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His Name. John 20:31 By the power of the Holy Spirit, Thomas’ confession is now our confession. We too believe, teach, and confess that Jesus is Lord […]
YOUR BODY IS COMPLICATED! Your body has been created by God! Your body is important! Just think of some of the various ways the Bible talks about human bodies: • Belong to the Lord • United to the Lord • Washed in Holy Baptism • Hairs on head counted • Temple of Holy Spirit • […]
The Old Testament closes with God’s People returning from the Babylonian exile and rebuilding their lives in Jerusalem. The Jews returned in three waves over a time span of about 100 years, behind the leaders Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah. Zerubbabel was the leader of the first wave of exiles. The last of Haggai’s prophecies is […]