The Power of the Cross Galatians 6:14 – But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. In 1 Corinthians 10-17, Apostle Paul addresses the divisions within the Corinthian church. The believers were …
The Cross-centered Life 1 Corinthians 2:2 – For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. In 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Apostle Paul continues to talk about the cross of Christ which he first mentions in 1:17. He says that instead of depending on rhetoric, he focused on the message of …
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone? Mark 15:24 – And they crucified him. Mark doesn’t explain much about the crucifixion because his readers knew how awful this form of punishment was. Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer, and philosopher said that the crucifixion is the “most cruel and horrifying punishment.” Cicero wrote, “Let …
The Spectrum of Love St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the famous Church theologians of the 13th century, came up with a ‘teleological’ argument, often known as the ‘argument from design.’ It discusses the philosophical existence of God and points towards purposeful creation. The Bible emphasizes that humans have a purpose and may discern God’s mind. …
The Wilderness Experience “In the wilderness … you saw how the LORD God carried you, just as a man carries his son, in all the way which you have walked until you came to this place.” (Deuteronomy 1:31) In our journey through life, we may often find ourselves in a wilderness situation. It is a …
A Call to Remain A colleague in my office has an A4 size print out stuck to his pinboard that reads: “Hang around with people who celebrate you, not tolerate you.” We all want to surround ourselves with friends who value us and are interested in our growth. Unfortunately, it is also a harsh reality …