Jesus did not wrestle His angry Father to the ground and snatch the whip out of His hand. Likewise, God did not force His Son to be merciful to humanity. God loves His people and demonstrated His love by sending His Son to die. The Son loves the Father and so was willing to … [Read more...] about Come in, out of the Darkness
Jesus, Tough and Tender
One of the last things John said before he lost his beautiful head was that Jesus had come to call and prepare a bride for Himself. This bride is the church, the collective people of God. Her destiny is to be joined to Jesus. Chapter three leaves us wondering who this bride … [Read more...] about Jesus, Tough and Tender
Chained to the Things We Love
People have some odd ideas about hell. They picture little devils throwing parties that involve torturing individuals. But there will be no party in the lake of fire. A better description might be, “The place where you get everything you ever craved.... without the … [Read more...] about Chained to the Things We Love
Jesus, Seeing is Believing
Nicodemus, who makes his first appearance in John chapter 3, is an encouragement to the rich Pharisee in us all. Whatever happens to him here is enough to kick start his journey toward the Kingdom and we should be delighted when he reappears at Jesus' burial with a truckload of … [Read more...] about Jesus, Seeing is Believing
House to House
This world was built as a house for man and into which God has chosen to become our neighbour. Throughout scripture, houses are places of fellowship where meals are shared as well as places of evangelism where the Good news is heard and believed. In Genesis, God builds a … [Read more...] about House to House