Our Problem with God’s Holiness

Our Problem with God’s Holiness

“But Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD, for He is a holy God. He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your transgressions or your sins.” (Joshua 24:19)  The backdrop for this passage in chapter 24 is Joshua’s farewell speech, or...
The Most Profound Proclamation

The Most Profound Proclamation

Luke 2:14, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men.” The entrance of Emmanuel into our world was first announced by an angel to some humble shepherds. “I bring you,” said the heavenly herald, “good tidings of great joy, which shall be...
Christ Acquainted in All Things

Christ Acquainted in All Things

“For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all that He Himself is doing. And greater works than these will He show Him, so that you may marvel.” (John 5:20)  One of the most beautiful truths of all time is the relationship between God the Father and His Son, Jesus...
A Clean Conscience

A Clean Conscience

“… how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14)  No matter how “good” a person looks to the world, from God’s vantagepoint...