Throughout the Old Testament, only through the priest could one come to God; only through the offering of sacrifices on behalf of a sinner could one be declared temporarily righteous, until the next sin. Because of the sinful nature of the priest, he would first need to offer sacrifices for himself, allowing his entrance... Continue Reading →

               Once we were, but now we are; so, we should live as we are, not as we were. This is the context of Paul’s letter. In reminding Titus, Paul also reminds us that our salvation is completely of God’s working. “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved... Continue Reading →

               In speaking to Timothy Paul calls upon him to remember he has been set apart by God for purpose; that he is to be an example before others; that he is to demonstrate the character qualities of Jesus in all things and at all times. These words were not just for one pastor 2,000... Continue Reading →

        Jesus was brought before Pilate for trial. The Jewish leaders were vehement in wanting to see Him found guilty and condemned; they were ready for His disruption to their comfortable system to be over. But Pilate found no fault in Jesus and sought to release Him; he saw the conflict among the Jewish leaders,... Continue Reading →

        Nicodemus came to Jesus, wanting to further understand who Jesus was and the message He proclaimed. In conversation, Jesus responded with some of the best known words of Scripture. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For... Continue Reading →