Jesus Christ

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 ESV

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The Greatest Price Ever Paid

Christ—the Creator of the entire universe and the Maker who gave us life—was willing to suffer a horrible death at the hands of His human creatures for us. Not understanding the true value of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is...
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"Hidden" Lessons of the First Passover

As we approach God's Passover each year, it is beneficial to review Israel's first Passover, where we see very meaningful lessons for us.
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Is God's Grace an Unconditional Guarantee of Salvation?

How can God love us unconditionally and then require conditions we must meet to have a relationship with Him?
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As a person who follows Jesus Christ's teachings and believes in the Son of God, shouldn't I celebrate His birthday?

I need to know the exact—or better still, the true Bible birth date—of Jesus Christ. Is this possible?
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Would Jesus Christ Be Elected to the White House?

Jesus Christ remains one of the most respected and controversial leaders the world has ever known. Most people acknowledge that He was good; many believe He was a uniquely great man, but would people be willing to vote for him?
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How Life Began: The Never Ending Debate

For almost two centuries arguments between two 'faiths'—one in evolution, the other in creation—have raged. Both raise questions, but neither has resolved them to the other's satisfaction. Simply put, the dividing issue is, did we evolve through natural selection and...
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The DaVinci Code: Not Just Unbiblical but Anti-biblical

While it may be politically incorrect to criticize other's religion, it seems to be open season on Christianity, especially all forms of Christianity that would seriously attempt to be biblically accurate, as evidenced in many of today's books, movies, and...
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Joe's Story

In Chicago, in 1983, Joe Bauer had an experience that was unlike any in his life up until then. And he had certainly already had some perilous times in his life!
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Catch the Disease of Optimism

Why are some people overwhelmed by their problems, while others are simply challenged by them? Why do some draw back, give up and quit when facing obstacles, trials and difficulties while others with similar backgrounds, facing the same troubles, bounce...
The LORD Goes Before Will We Follow
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The LORD Goes Before Will We Follow

The pillar of cloud and fire God used to lead the ancient Israelites can have great meaning for us today.
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Treasure Digest: Stand on the Rock!

It was a glorious morning in Maui.
Sun shining through the trees.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: A Great Light Has Shined

One estimate says that humanity has only experienced 300 years of peace in 6,000 years of known history.
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Germany's New Chancellor Discusses EU Admission for Turkey

Chancellor Angela Merkel's first major summit meeting, on the last weekend in November, gave her the opportunity to meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan. This EU-Mediterranean summit was hosted in Barcelona by the European Union for the ten Middle...
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Consider the Lily

What a miracle the birth of a child is! Children change and grow almost daily. As Christians, we are told we are spiritually to be like little children, but what does the lily have to do with that?
A young man look out a window at the snow.
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Christians Who Don't Celebrate Christmas: Here's Why

Why do some Christians not celebrate Christmas? Here are the reasons some gave for kicking the Christmas habit.
Why Some Christians Don't Celebrate Christmas
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Why Some Christians Don't Celebrate Christmas

Many feel that Christmas marks Christ's birthday and that it honors Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians be wrong? At the same time, some few Christians don't observe Christmas, believing that Jesus didn't sanction it and that it...
a man lifting a slat on the set of blinds on a window to look outside
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When God Doesn't Make Sense

Why does God allow children to get cancer? Why does He allow innocent people to be murdered in drive-by shootings? Why are good people sometimes killed in car accidents? Why doesn't God always answer prayers? Why can it seem that...
Know Jesus, Know Peace
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Know Jesus, Know Peace

In a world at war, people are divided about what it takes to ultimately bring peace to the planet. Many feel it will never happen. But it will. Here's how.
Bible on a table.
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The Surprising Sayings of Jesus Christ: 'When You See These Things, Know That It Is Near...'

Jesus Christ instructed His followers to watch for a sequence of trends and events that would culminate in His second coming at the end of the present age. Are you attentive to the signs of the times?
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The Biblical Festivals That Reveal Christ's Role in God's Plan

Jesus Christ celebrated seven festivals every year that most Christians today can't even name, yet they have His imprint all over them. He is the reason for each of these seasons, and they have great meaning for anyone who would...