It's important to put your faith in something that has the strength to carry you through the difficulties of life. The one place you should put your faith is in Jesus. He lived for you, died in your place, and rose again to prove your sins are forgiven.
God wants you to be certain that he loves you, that he sent Jesus to live and die in your place, that you will be with him in heaven.
Luke ends his Gospel by telling us that Jesus' Ascension brought great joy to the disciples. Jesus' leaving can bring you great joy too.
God can work through our messes. Jesus' death on the cross was a messy situation, but it was by this death that your sins were paid for.
We entrust valuable things to responsible people to keep them safe. The same is true of our most precious possession, eternal life. We can have peace knowing Jesus safeguards our salvation.
As we witness confirmations in our Lutheran church, we are reminded of our commitment to our faith. In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises the crown of life to those faithful unto death. Jesus wore our crown of shame, bearing our sins on the cross, so we may inherit eternal life.
Why do we call God Father? Beyond being our Creator and Provider, it's through faith in Christ that we're adopted into His family.
Pastor Don Moldstad compares the constant reminder of mortality to a "Death Church." We find hope in Jesus' resurrection, which brings us into the "Life Church." Through Christ, death is overcome, offering believers eternal life.
Historically, even non-Christians acknowledge Jesus's existence and empty tomb. 1 Corinthians 15 explains death entered through Adam, our ancestor, but through Christ, a new lineage of life is offered. Believing in Jesus grafts us into this living lineage, ensuring our future resurrection like Christ, the firstfruit.
Prove to me that Jesus rose from the dead. Can you?
I don't know if we always totally appreciate just how awesome the events of the Bible really were.
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Easter everyone. Today is a good day to go and tell jokes.
