JESUS SAID, "Take up your cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23) But He also said, "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:30) So, which is it? Is a life of discipleship a comfort or a crucifixion? C.S. Lewis points out the seeming paradox. On the one hand, Jesus proclaims the …
The Gospel: Part One
Grace is at the heart of the Christian message. The Good News of the Gospel is, at its core, about the death of Jesus Christ as a substitute for you and me. He died in our place. He died the death that we deserved. He bore the punishment that was justly ours. For everyone who …
The Power of Spiritual Armor and the Word of God
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. - Ephesians 6:10-11 The Word clearly states that we are not to be ignorant of Satan's devices – yet many …
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What is the Gospel?
The Gospels tell the story of the Son of God Who became a human being, lived a sinless life, died a sacrificial death, was resurrected from the dead, and ascended back to the Father, offering salvation for all who believe in Him. The "good news" of the Gospel is the availability of God's salvation to …