Category Archives: Jesus Christ

The Grace and the Call of the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on March 24, 2013 by David

In the March 2013 issue of Christianity Today magazine, Jordan Monge shares her journey, as a student at Harvard, from atheism to faith in Jesus Christ (“The Atheist’s Dilemma”, pages 88, 87).  She first came to belief in the existence … Continue reading →

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Jesus Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem

Posted on March 17, 2013 by David

“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51 ESV). The time was drawing near for the completion of the mission and the purpose of Jesus’ life. Yes, … Continue reading →

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“He was heard.”

Posted on January 6, 2013 by David

The writer of the New Testament book of Hebrews writes of the suffering of Jesus. In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Righteous Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25

Posted on December 24, 2012 by David

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading →

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A Very Different Scene of the Birth of Jesus

Posted on December 22, 2012 by David

In Revelation 12 the Apostle John describes a very different scene of the birth of Jesus than Matthew and Luke. John uses bold, vivid, striking, and startling images. His is a story powerfully and imaginatively revealing the spiritual reality of … Continue reading →

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