How is Christ Worthy?

How is Christ Worthy?

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:11) What makes someone truly “worthy?” In ordinary human terms, a person might be considered worthy based...
An Unanswered Challenge

An Unanswered Challenge

“And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.” (Matthew 27:40) In addition to all the physical torment He suffered, Christ’s passion brought Him enormous emotional pain...
Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

Clean Hands and a Pure Heart

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) It would be unthinkable to approach an earthly king without first ensuring that we are properly attired and in a presentable state. Yet, how often do we presume to enter the presence of...
God as Life-Giving

God as Life-Giving

“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” (Job 33:4) Contrary to the proponents of deism, God did not create the universe and then leave it alone. He continues to be actively at work in His world, intimately involved with you and...
God Our Governor

God Our Governor

“But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.” (Psalm 115:3) Suppose you’re an artist who paints a masterpiece. As the creator, you value your painting. You go to great measures to preserve your painting. And as the creator and owner, you alone have the...