Then Jesus returned to Galilee by the power of the Spirit. Meanwhile, the news about him spread throughout the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was continuously receiving praise from everyone. (Luke 4:14,15 ISV) Soon after Satan tempted Jesus, Jesus returned to Galilee. Luke, written to Theophilus, a Greek, does not … Continue reading What Is The Gospel? Part Two: The Gospel According to Jesus
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James Tissot, "The Sower," Brooklyn Museum. Public Domain. Wikimedia Commons. In Mark Ch 4 is the parable of the sower. Many people focus on Jesus' ministry to sinners and the unclean and say how loving and inclusive He was. They say we mustn't judge people, can't know their hearts, etc. Just as a side note, … Continue reading Understand this Parable or Understand None of Them?
In Matthew 25:31 ff Jesus speaks about sheep and goats. They will be separated in the end times and the goats will be condemned. The sheep, on His right, will be praised in this manner: “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the … Continue reading Can We Not Know We Are Serving Christ?
Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” (Acts 19:4) Whenever people bring up the idea that repentance is necessary to become a Christian, that is, part of salvation, for some reason, people say, "Oh, you believe in … Continue reading How Can I Become A Christian? Part Four: Repentance
It's hard to say when people began writing fiction, but it has been used for millennia to communicate truth. Seems strange to say that something that isn't true can teach truth, but good fiction always has done that. Using characters, settings or events that didn't actually happen, writers create a vehicle by which to make … Continue reading Principles of Writing Fiction
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