Author Archives: David

“He is risen!” The angel’s words thrill the heart and soul. Jesus, crucified and buried, seemingly defeated, is victorious over death. He is the Christ, the Son of God. He is risen. He is living. He is reigning at the … Continue reading →

“In giving his son he was giving himself. This being so, it is the Judge himself who in holy love assumed the role of the innocent victim, for in and through the person of his Son he himself bore the … Continue reading →

The five previous posts I shared with you God as I know him in Jesus Christ. My knowledge of God in Christ especially has its origin and shape in Jesus Christ crucified and resurrected. The following quote from Stott summarizes … Continue reading →

As I read the teachings of Jesus and observe especially his confronting the self-righteous religious establishment of his day, I come to know God as the God of justice and judgment. The following words of Jesus are such a positive … Continue reading →

In reference to his death, Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32). Remember the underlying theme of these posts under the above title? To see Christ is … Continue reading →

Matthew applied the words of the prophet to Jesus. “‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us)” (Matthew 1:23). Jesus said of himself, “Whoever believes in me, … Continue reading →

To see Christ is to see God. To know the Son is to know the Father. To believe in Jesus Christ is to believe in God. N. T. Wright makes this point. “It is because of Jesus that Christians claim … Continue reading →

Jesus Christ is the source, the reason, and the foundation of my faith in God. To continue the metaphor from the last two posts, Jesus Christ is the place I stand. He is the fulcrum and the lever with which … Continue reading →

From our perspective it seems so strange. They were with Jesus. Heard his teaching. Witnessed his miracles. Were prepared by him for what was coming. Experienced his authority. How could the disciples not understand? How could they not expect Jesus’ … Continue reading →

“Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move the whole world.” Archimedes Ludmilla Pavlova, an adjunct professor at UMass Amherst, wrote on her blog: “Archimedes’ famous quotation has always been a symbol for me of … Continue reading →