Have you noticed how often the Bible uses contrast to teach truths?
The Bible not only says God is love, but the Bible also says the Lord loves righteousness and justice.
Over the course of my ministry, I've often asked people if they think they're going to go to heaven when they die.
Are you familiar with the Year of Jubilee? Jesus came to pay your debt and grant you God's favor.
When water flows, it naturally wants to go downstream and find the lowest spot. And that's kind of a beautiful picture of the Gospel.
It was amazing to me that this 97 year old man still had the heart of a missionary.
Martin Luther had a very interesting illustration. He said, Whenever we sin and we look at God, we think of God like a big mean monster.
I do have to say, when people are interpreting Christmas Carol, I think that they miss some of the critical elements.
Today, I'd like to read from John Chapter 8, which describes several types of temptations. As I read, I'd like you to listen to what some of those temptations are.
A few years ago, I went whitewater rafting. I was so excited for the trip. I was looking forward to the adventure.
Sometimes we're tempted to think that we are self-made people. I have earned this. I have done this.
The Old Testament is full of these rules, these customs and rituals that seem so foreign to us today.
