Today Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah of Israel. We believe He fulfilled all the Messianic requirements of the Old Testament, proving He was the …
Escape or Wait? A Biblical View of the Rapture
I read about it all the time: Knockers of the Rapture consider it a false doctrine satisfying the Christian’s longing to escape the world and all its problems. “Beam me …
Like a Kid on Christmas
It was Christmas Eve, and I couldn’t have been more excited. We had just come home from our Christmas Eve service at church, and once I stepped inside our home, …
It Is Well
The beautiful words of the famous hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” were not written at a time of peace. Though they sound more appropriate for a day at …
Miracles: Then and Now
The closest thing to a miracle I think I have ever witnessed is the birth of my daughter, Lottie. For nine months, my wife and I prayed for her, planned …
The Sanctity of God’s Name
There is an inseparable link between one’s name and one’s reputation. That is an ancient concept found in the wisdom literature of the Bible. Proverbs 22:1 says that “a good …
What is the Jewish View of the Messiah?
Savior. Healer. Lord. King. Messiah. Christians associate these names with one Man: Jesus Christ. He is the culmination of our hopes and the fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures. Jesus the …
It Was (and Still Is) a Good Friday
“You will be a mocker at the cross.” I was a little shocked at this declaration from the director. I was performing in the Easter play our school’s music department …
Jesus, Our Passover Lamb
As Passover approaches, we have a special reminder to focus on the virtue of innocence: a lamb. Specifically, the Passover lamb is our picture of purity surrounded by utter darkness. …
