Most of us know the famous quote attributed to Alexander Pope, “To err is human, to forgive is divine”. As He hung on the Cross, Jesus—the Very Image of God being crucified for us—displayed not just His humanity but also His full divinity. Reaching out to the Father in a prayer, Jesus cried out loud, […]
This year’s Lent Devotional Series “Created to Display His Image” resumes tomorrow after today’s Sabbath rest to meditate and worship. Today, reflect on the Messiah as we enter Holy Week.
As Image and Spirit-bearers, we have assurance that nothing/no one can or ever will be able to snatch us out of the hands of the One who Created and Redeemed us. “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no […]
When Jesus comes to rapture His Church, we will bear His Image and we will have His Spirit. The two together are the determinant of those heaven-bound. That’s how He recognizes who will be raptured. Image and Spirit. There’s no favoritism here at all because the Holy Spirit will be given to anyone who repents […]
God sees value in His Image-bearers. But sometimes people decide instead to attribute motives to God that do not exist. Looking through their lens of sinful humanity, they think God must be a narcissist, that it’s all about getting people to worship Him. Or that He selfishly wants all the glory to and for Himself. […]
Making the truth known is part of the Image of God for humanity. What was at one point concealed is now being made known. As Christians, we don’t need to be afraid of the truth…of speaking the truth, of believing the truth, of living the truth, or loving the truth. Truth is a person, and […]
If a recent look at the comments to Franklin Graham’s post on Twitter are any indication, Satan (who wants as many traveling buddies to hell as he can get) …well, he’s going to have plenty of company. People seriously, arrogantly, and loudly proclaiming that they think that hell is going to be better than heaven […]
Last time in our devotional series, “Created to Display His Image”, we talked about the mercy of God in the context of His holiness. In Christ, God has made a way for Image-bearers to be redeemed displaying love and mercy without sacrificing any of His holiness! In fact, that’s why He delays His Return. He’s […]
. This year’s Lent Devotional Series “Created to Display His Image” resumes tomorrow after today’s Sabbath rest to meditate and worship. Today, rest in the mindset of the Messiah.
I am uncomfortable with some of modern Christian music expressing the idea that God is running after us because He didn’t want heaven without us…as if there’s something special about the sought-after ones, something special about this flesh. I know they mean well, it’s just theologically hard for me to swallow. Here’s why: What if […]
