John, a cousin of Jesus, turned up on the scene baptising the people of Judah with a baptism of repentance for the remission of sin. Jesus came along insisting that John baptise Him also (Matthew 3:1-17). Why? Jesus didn't need His sins washed away. In fact, His sinlessness … [Read more...] about Jesus, God’s Delight
Love
Lost and Found
It's the human condition. We are terrified by God, we are terrified by each other and we are terrified by loneliness. It's the reason Jesus came into this world and it's the reason we killed Him. It's also the reason we need Him. I read somewhere recently that, “If you love … [Read more...] about Lost and Found
8 Weeks before Marriage – He Gave Himself to God
Marriage is not a two-way street in which both parties are commanded to give themselves up to each other. That is not sacrificial love. That is the idolatry of two little gods sitting on their respective thrones demanding to be fed and satisfied. In Ephesians Chapter 5, Paul … [Read more...] about 8 Weeks before Marriage – He Gave Himself to God
Loving One Another, in Particular
Believers are a congregation of God's people. They come from many places and many cultures. If it were not for the work of God's Spirit, many believers would not seek each other out for company. But now, in that Spirit, we have been gathered together, and these people have … [Read more...] about Loving One Another, in Particular
Ants in a Broken World
According to atheism, we're small because the cosmos is so big. According to the Bible, we're small because God is so big. According to atheism, the cosmos doesn't give a rip about us. According to the Bible, God so loved the world. How much God loves those who are so … [Read more...] about Ants in a Broken World