One of the major themes in the book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. Acts is an important book for us; it describes the birth and growth of the New Testament church, of which we are a part if we have placed our faith in Christ …
Tag: Salvation
The Heart Of The Gospel
It was hard to get out of bed this morning. We are on Day 2 of spending 18 straight days in the homes of our grandchildren. Children are exhausting! When you’re old like me, you forget just how exhausting! Great respect goes out to all the moms and dads…you’re not tired because there’s something wrong …
Are You Washed?
Today’s read of John 13 begins the final third of the book, which largely covers the three or four days surrounding the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This chapter opens with Jesus celebrating that final Passover with His disciples – the last supper. Two people are featured in this chapter (aside from Jesus): Peter, …
Two {Very Important} Truths
One of the most basic questions a person has to come to grips with in their faith journey is, “Is Jesus God?” If He is not God, then we have an option. We can examine His teachings and accept what we like and dismiss what we don’t agree with. After all, if He’s just another …
The Ultimate Do-Over
Have you ever wished for a “do-over?” What a great concept! If we’re living and breathing it is inevitable: we are going to do some things we wish we could “do-over.” Sometimes it’s the small things. We go to bed feeling far too full; we really wish we could back up and NOT eat that …
The Way Of The Word 