In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” This statement is as curious as it is severe. If we fail to understand what Jesus means, we lose access to Christ’s kingdom. Jesus’ declaration is in response to His disciples’ question, “Who…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
2025 Bulletin Articles (Page 5)
It is hard to completely wrap one’s mind around the transformative truth of Jesus Christ revealed in 1 Timothy 3:16. God wants us to know that it is certain, supreme, clear and relevant to our lives, so He emphasizes six pivotal elements about Jesus Christ and His plan for us, including the great incarnation, the great vindication, the great exaltation, the great…
The view many have of God as being one whose very nature is anger and judgment is so perverted. They fail to see the truth in those Old Testament stories. “All these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition…” (1 Cor. 10:11). “Whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we…might have hope”…
Whenever a young man or woman begins to look for their first job, there’s a piece of advice that is nearly universally given. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” The idea is that you always want to convey to a potential employer that you take your work seriously and have ambitions beyond an entry-level position. You are…
The amazing truth of Jesus Christ that is summarized in 1 Timothy 3:16 is transformative, as God’s truth is certain, supreme, clear and relevant to our lives. In this verse, the Holy Spirit emphasizes six pivotal elements of what we know about the magnitude of Jesus Christ and His plan for us, including the great incarnation, the great vindication, the great exaltation…
There are several words used to describe our relationship to God and all that happened the day we were saved. Words like salvation, redemption, forgiveness, sanctification, and perhaps others which the Bible uses to indicate all that changed on that day. Each of these emphasize what transpired at the time when we were washed in His blood. Another word that is used…
I remember the first time I really learned God’s name. When I was very young, my dad showed me the 1956 film The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses. The movie is a classic loaded with iconic scene after iconic scene. One scene that stood out to me was Moses at the burning bush. It was the one that really focused…
The truth of Jesus Christ transforms us as it is certain, supreme, clear and relevant to our lives (1 Tim. 3:16a). In this verse, the Holy Spirit emphasizes six pivotal elements of this truth to help us appreciate the magnitude of Jesus Christ and His plan for us, including the great incarnation, the great vindication and the great exaltation. Fourth, Paul emphasizes…