The Gospel is like a Diamond on a black cloth of sin. The first couple of chapters of Romans, Paul has been laying out the black cloth, so that the Gospel can shine. In this passage we finally get to the diamond and spend some time exploring the goodness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThinking you're right with God because you're a good person, or a religious person is very dangerous.
The problem with being a "good" person is you can never be good enough.
The problem with being a "religious" person is you can never be religious enough.
Hope is only found in the only One who was Truly Good, and who gave Himself for us.
When we suppress the truth about God and exchange it for lies and idolatry, God in his wrath delivers us over to our ungodly passions and corrupt thinking. This devastating critique of sinful human nature is the dark background that makes the good news of the gospel shine even brighter.
Read MoreAs Paul launches into his letter to the church in Rome he encourages the believers by reminding them that God is a God of power! A power that is displayed in and through His people, His sovereignty, and most especially through the saving work of the Gospel.
Read MoreThe gospel is good news about Jesus Christ and what He has done. It has the power to transform our identities, our relationship and our priorities. Have you understood the transforming power of the power?
Read MoreJesus' last meal was the Passover. This was a shadow of his saving work on the cross. Jesus is the true passover lamb, whose body was broken and blood was poured out for us. Christians now celebrate the The Lord's Supper (or Communion) to remind us that Jesus has dealt with our past, made a new way for us in the present, and has secured our future. This is such comfort food for hungry, thirsty and anxious souls!
Read MoreAs we wrap up our time in Matthew's Gospel we see Jesus commissioning his disciples to go out into the world to make disciples. What does that mean for you and me?
Read MoreWe love good news stories. The cure comes for the terminal; the underdog wins the gold; the person in drowning gets saved, the orphan gets adopted. Well here, on Resurrection Day, we see it all in one go!
Read MoreAmidst all the bad stuff, God was working out His good plan. The strange events that accompanied Jesus' crucifixion help us understand what it accomplished.There are some hugely deep, profound and life-giving things to be gained here.
Read MoreJoin us as we check out how Matthew gives us real examples of biblical sheep and goats. We witness a sweet moment in history where extravagant love is shown to Jesus just before he heads to the Cross in the biggest act of love recorded.
Read MoreIn this passage Jesus wraps up a long sermon by telling His people what it looks like for them to be prepared. Jesus says that His people will be serving out of a love fo Him
Read MoreThese two parables that Jesus teaches the day before he heads to the Cross are crucial for us to get our head and heart around. They both centre on his return and what the Day of Judgement will be like. We find immense encouragement and also a stern warning as Jesus prepares his disciples for that day.
Read MoreJesus tells us how the world will end so we can prepare and live well now. Are you really prepared? How does knowing the end shape your life now?
Read MoreA common barrier to faith is the blatant hypocrisy of many who claim to follow Jesus. Jesus was no hypocrite, and he condemned religious hypocrisy in the strongest of terms. What did he say about it? And what did he say to do about it?
Read MoreAs he enters Jerusalem, Jesus is barraged with some tricky questions. He answers al perfectly and along the way teaches us what it means for him to be the long-awaited Messiah. Join us as we check out what it means for Jesus to be Jesus and how that changes everything for you and me.
Read MoreOne of the great privileges of being part of the church is adoption into God's family.
Read MoreThe church is not always a very attractive bride! But in the eyes of her Lord, she is glorious and delightful.
Read MoreOne of the great privileges of being part of the church is adoption into God's family.
Read MoreThe Church is not a building or an event. Its the community of believers. But they are also the Temple of God.
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