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On the Sunday After Black Friday
Tag: Jesus
Jesus Secures the Victory of God’s Kingdom through His Death
Not only does Jesus refuse to fight the Roman government as he liberates his people, but he willingly gives himself as a sacrifice to them. He conquers the powers of this world by absorbing violence in himself.
Jesus Reveals God’s Kingdom Through His Life
In Jesus declaring the kingdom of God is at hand, we can lay aside our anxiety over sin and our efforts to conquer it on our own strength. There’s no need to fear or worry. God is becoming king again!
How to Get Clear about God’s Will for Your Life
Do you ever find it difficult to make decisions? Have you ever wondered what God’s will for your life might be? In this video, we wrestle through what it looks like to discover your purpose for life.
Why Is the Story of Jesus “Good News”?
In this article, we’re going to delve into fifteen questions we might have as we consider Jesus and his significance to the over-arching story of God’s divine message.
Finding Jesus in an Ugly Israel
The Bible doesn’t attempt to give every detail about life; but rather, it tells us a story. It tells us the story of God and the kingdom he has formed. It tells us the story of humanity and our deep brokenness and need for his redemption. Most importantly, it tells us the story of Jesus: the intersection of God and man. Hidden throughout all these stories of depravity are signs of the Messiah to come.
How Should We Understand the Old Testament?
Act 3 in God’s divine play of life is Redemption Initiated. This Act deals with God choosing Israel and the covenant relationship he makes with them.
Everything I Love about the Anabaptist Tradition
Most people who struggle with their Anabaptist upbringing aren’t actually struggling with Anabaptism. They’re struggling with their church’s expression of Anabaptism. Here are seven more positives I love about the Anabaptist tradition that are not as clearly a part of other church traditions:
An Open Letter to My Generation of Conservative Anabaptists: Introduction
The main thing people tell me is that I put to words what they feel. I’m grateful people are finding voice for their unspoken questions about church and faith. But I’ve noticed an increase of people leaving the values of their conservative Anabaptist tradition. Here’s the introduction of a letter to my generation where I wrestle through the current shifting in values.
3 Myths Christians Believe about God and Government – Part 3
The fact that God uses government to accomplish his purposes does not allow us an excuse for ignoring the assignment he gave his disciples. If government reform were the way to redeem the world, he would have told us. But he didn’t.
3 Myths Christians Believe about God and Government – Part 2
My choice to not vote isn’t because I don’t think God wants to see a government that honors him. Rather, I don’t vote because Christ has set a clear example that we are to be caught up in another kind of work.
Pleasure, Sex, and Lust: Why Abstinence Isn’t the Most Complete Answer
What does it mean to lust? When I feel the physical urge to masturbate, is that lust? Is lust a desire? If I desire sex, is that lust? And what about those who feel strong desires for sex—maybe even feel sexually aroused at times—but have no meaningful way of fulfilling it? What are they supposed to do with their drive?
