Did God change? People often ask this when comparing perceptions of the God of the Old Testament with those of the New Testament. A superficial reading, mixed with our expectations and misunderstandings of God’s holiness, may lead us to think, “God of the Old Testament bad, God of the New Testament good.” This view misrepresentsContinueContinue reading “Does God’s Wrath Persist from Old to New Testament?”
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When God Shows Mercy to Our Enemies
In movies, we often hear the line, “You will taste the full fury of my wrath.” In Western culture, this suggests someone is so angry that they will ensure payback and consequences, regardless of the cost. Similarly, in the Bible, wrath describes God’s response to evil. However, because of its strong connotations, the topic ofContinueContinue reading “When God Shows Mercy to Our Enemies”
The Lamb of God and the Passover
Several years ago, I attended a Seder meal put on by an organization that reaches Jewish people with the Gospel. Seder, which means order, is an intentional meal that celebrates and commemorates the Passover. This meal walks through God’s deliverance of His people from the bondage of slavery in Egypt by His mighty hand. TheContinueContinue reading “The Lamb of God and the Passover”
Abide in Him
Does God want you to grow? Well, the answer to that is a resounding yes. In John 15, Jesus talks about the results of abiding in Him. “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me”ContinueContinue reading “Abide in Him”
Will His Mercy Be New November 4th?
As the election results roll in, ask yourself: Have I rested in the fact that I serve a faithful God? That the same God who saved you is faithful to keep you no matter which direction the nation finds itself? If the Lord allows you to find a new morning on November 4th, you can expect to see his mercy greeting you as well.
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