Luther is the key figure, arguably the most important person, to bring about the “Reformation” of the church that swept through Europe in the 16th Century. Basically, the founder of any non- Roman Catholic Church and non-Eastern Orthodox Church lies Luther. Martin Luther described the Book of Galatians this way, “The Epistle to the Galatians […]
I entitled the message, “A gracious message of judgement.” Gracious because the message of judgement was designed to awaken the people from their slumber and move them to repentance and forgiveness.
Jonah is someone that should have felt embarrassed about his behaviour. Compared to the sailers he was an embarrassment to God and his people. 1. Jonah, cared nothing for the life of the Ninevites – The sailors cared for Jonah’s life. In the same vain – Jonah had no compassion – the sailors had compassion. […]
None of us like to face the antagonism and hatred of Christ in the places we work in or study at. None of like it when we are under the blowtorch of opposition to the Gospel. None of us like it when those who make films and movies make up a Christian caricature that is […]
When discussing the violence of God in the Old Testament we have to a number of presuppositions. Firstly, itt isn’t really an option to say that God was unfair, unjust or unmerciful! God is holy and we are not! God has every right to judge us but we have no right to judge God. Secondly, […]
I wonder whether I/you am a bit like some of the Christians in Sardis? A bit too confident in ourselves? A Christian in Sardis who thinks that since they are not undergoing persecution that they must be doing something right. They must be blessed! Sadly, they are more dead than alive says Jesus. They have […]
The old Peter resurfaces in this text and his mouth moves before his brain is engaged. Peter says this, “What about him?” I think we all relate to Peter’s comments. The human condition is such that we spend endless time comparing ourselves with others. We so often feel good or bad in comparison to others. […]
This morning we are looking at the very last word of Jesus, which is… “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” These words have everything to do with our comfort!