On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and...
As we move from Easter Sunday toward Pentecost, the rhythm of the Christian calendar invites us to consider the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Easter proclaims that Jesus is risen—Pentecost proclaims that He reigns through the Spirit poured out...
The recent death of the pope has prompted much mourning and contemplation among Roman Catholics and other people worldwide. For millions of Christians, he was not just a global religious leader but a symbol of spiritual steadiness and moral purpose...
What would it all mean if Jesus hadn’t risen? If the resurrection of Jesus Christ were just a myth or a metaphor, then everything we do as Christians would collapse. Our worship, our hope, our sacraments, even our belief in the authority of...
“Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?’” —Matthew 26:14–15 In the middle of Holy Week, nestled between the shouts of “Hosanna!” on...
A friend asked me this question today. Short answer: No. Long answer: Let’s look at what Scripture actually teaches. Evangelism Is for the Living The central mission of the Church is to proclaim the gospel to the living—to call people to...
I posted this by Wes Huff: Someone responded this way: Hey, look, a truth column in red! For what it’s worth, the Messiah’s people are called to be different, a Peculiar people, not to follow the pagan practices of ancient times. Passover and...
Today I received a great email response from a dear friend (and revered Old Testament scholar) with his thoughts on this post. He had a bit of a different take that I wish to share here. He writes: “My God, my God, why….” I...
Palm Sunday is a celebration. It always has been. It’s the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowds went wild. They laid down palm branches, a symbol of victory. They shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the...
In the quiet shadows of Gethsemane, beneath the olive trees on the night before the cross, we are given a rare glimpse into the inner life of Jesus. We see sorrow, struggle, and a heartfelt prayer that pulses with both anguish and resolve: “Father...