Who rejects who? God gives people a choice. In this case, the Jews have a clear option. Their poor choice has consequences. ◊ Have you ever given a person a second chance? That is, another opportunity to get right with… Read More ›
Creation
Viewpoints on ROMANS 9
Many people today do not see a distinction between the nation of Israel and the Israel of God. ROMANS Chapter 9 appears to say otherwise. What do you think? ◊ As ROMANS Chapter 9 deals with God’s plan for God’s people,… Read More ›
God’s People in ROMANS 9
Who are really God’s people now? Is it the Jews as descendants of Abraham? Or is it Christian Gentiles? Or is it both? ◊ There’s a common belief that the Jews were God’s Chosen People. That’s actually true. God chose… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 8
This Bible chapter is often a favorite for many – full of great and often quoted verses. So how come most Christians really don’t believe it? ◊ ROMANS Chapter 8 is a favorite chapter for many people for a few… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 2
While guilt before God abounds, we rationalize how God should treat us based on our good behavior. Particularly when compared to other people around us who we think don’t measure up. ◊ Why do Christians always have so much guilt?… Read More ›
The Guilt in ROMANS 2
With his great legal mind, Paul is developing a brilliant case against those of obvious guilt, as well as those who may think they rise above it. ◊ After reading the latter half of Romans Chapter 1, there’s a strong… Read More ›
Viewpoints on ROMANS 1
Romans Chapter 1 is about a nebulous thing called faith. Then it gets very practical – too practical for some as it talks about sex. ◊ It’s clear in Romans Chapter 1 that Jesus is real and that Paul is… Read More ›
The Need in ROMANS 1
To some, the 1st chapter of Romans is controversial for its clear commentary on homosexuality. What’s also clear is a view of the deity of Jesus and an understanding of the surprising way God looks at our sin. ◊ Even… Read More ›
Jesus and the Jews
Jesus was Jewish, right? Two different Jesus genealogies are presented in the New Testament writings of Matthew and Luke. Is this still relevant for Jews (and Gentiles) today? Yes! ◊ The very opening lines of the Book of Matthew (written… Read More ›
Christmas Light and Dark
Christmas is a time of joy and giving. Yet the birth of Jesus was fraught with mystery, uncertainty, danger, fear and hardship. The story ends well. How’s your story? ◊ When you think about it, most people associated with the… Read More ›
The Big Response in HABAKKUK 3
We ask Big Questions and have been given Big Answers. Do we have the same Big Response as this man in the third and final chapter of the Book of HABAKKUK? ◊ The answer to the questions as to why… Read More ›
The Big Answer in HABAKKUK 2
Ever wonder why bad people seem to get rewarded while good people suffer? God gives a good answer in the 2nd chapter of the Book of HABAKKUK. ◊ Why does it always seem that the bad guys get ahead at… Read More ›