As I read the Easter passage today, I wonder why Christ let them come to the tomb expecting him to be dead. Granted, we can't be sure exactly at what …
What is the resurrection of Jesus all about? There are many valid interpretations of the story of the resurrection. For starters, Jesus’ resurrection foreshadows the resurrection of believers at the …
One of Jesus' famous last words on the cross were "My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). What did Jesus mean by this? I've heard a couple …
Most people in the western world today know that Jesus died on a cross. The question is, why did he die? Most Christians would respond to that question with a …
NT Wright explains how the resurrection impacts the origins of Christianity as a Messianic movement in 1st century Palestinian Judaism.
We can only imagine what it must have been like for everyone the day after Jesus' resurrection. Learning of his resurrection must have been overwhelming (Jesus wishes to overwhelm us at times), …
Today is the day of the great confusion. The day of silence. The day of frustration. God had been working so clearly in their midst through the Jesus. He was working …
Through the greatest injustice known in all human history, God brings justice to the world. This is a testimony to his sovereignty and transcendence. Approaching Good Friday, I'm reminded of how …
Running through the Gospel according to John is a theme of dark/light. Some (not exhaustive) Examples: Do you remember the first chapter? "In him was life, and the life was the light …