“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) We all know what the Bible teaches: “For the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23) Yet, we often don’t equate chronic everyday sin as something that will eventually lead to spiritual death. The truth is sin can often be a silent killer, one that doesn’t show the damage it can do until it’s in its late stages. I recently realized in a very personal way just what sin […]

“God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” (Matthew 22:32) Easter Sunday is the one day of the year that memorializes the resurrection of Jesus. But it isn’t the kind of day that just comes and goes. In fact, if you’re a Christian, you can and should celebrate Easter every day of the year. Jesus’ resurrection is important for three reasons. First, and I believe most importantly, His resurrection is absolutely necessary for salvation. The Apostle Paul said at Romans 10:9, “If you confess […]

“What does ‘he ascended’ mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions?” (Ephesians 4:9) Dr. Luke tells us that Jesus died around 3:00 on a Friday afternoon, just a few hours before the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath. Funerals were prohibited on the Sabbath, so Jesus’ supporters didn’t have the luxury of time with which to plan a service. They had to hustle just to bury him before sunset. In fact, the Bible notes that they didn’t even have time to secure a tomb in […]

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished’. With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30) It’s hard to believe that Good Friday is less than a week away, but Easter is almost here. Sadly, most of the world no longer sees much of the “Good” in Good Friday. I guess that’s why most businesses no longer observe it as a holiday. But Good Friday is more than a holiday. And while we call it “Good”, it actually commemorates one […]