The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #31: Is salvation free? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I just celebrated another birthday. This is one of the two days a...
I called my daughter this week to celebrate her birthday. She told me it had been a trying week for her, as she teaches the children of Somali refugees. It’s a tough and rewarding job, drawing on all her love and creativity as she leads them to not just fit into the...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #30: In what way does agape change us? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 I get the feeling that because many of us are so...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #29: How does agape change the game? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Some of the most profound truths are simply written...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #28: How should you examine yourself before taking Communion? So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to...
The Transformational Gospel of Jesus #27: When does a believer take Communion in an unworthy manner? I am taking a short break from examining Jesus’ good news of the kingdom to continue to speak to the subject of Communion. Years ago I hosted a vigorous discussion...
