John 17:15 has the potential to do one of two things: It can either strike fear in the heart of a believer, as it reveals the enormous harmful potential of the “evil one”. Or, it can fill a believer’s heart with boldness and comfort as Jesus indirectly asserts that God can more than protect us [...]
It has been said that death gives man a clearer perspective on life. Such a statement would not apply to Jesus Christ, for He was no ordinary man, but His impending death, and the prayer in light of that death may offer us a clearer perspective. May God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit [...]
We, as humans, generally assume that we should feel encouraged, be well or live happy lives. This assumption may stem from our infancy because infants who are wet, hungry or in pain often express their discomfort by crying. Moreover, in 2007 CNN reported that a 2005 survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and [...]
It is common for Christians to live by internal convictions, walk by perceived feelings of peace, or decide based upon spiritual “open doors” attributed to God…….but is such a spiritual lifestyle truth? In John 16:12-15, Jesus offers His followers authentic truth. May this message glorify Christ.
A few thoughts on Jesus Christ:
“He is the radiance of the glory of God….” Hebrews 1:3a
“You are beautiful beyond description, too marvelous for words” Mark Altrogge, I Stand in Awe, The Celebration Hymnal p. 80
“Not the Pope, but Christ only, is the head….” John Huss
“Take Christ from Christianity, and you disembowel it….Christ is the center [...]
On Mothers Day we come to John 16:1-4. Although this passage is not directly about mothers, it is reminiscent of concerned mom. Notice the main point found in verse 1: “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” In other words, what Jesus is saying, and has said, to [...]
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Not all, but many Americans have expressed an incendiary frustration over the influx of Latinos into this country. Long before the attacks on September 11, 2001, many have felt challenged by our neighbors from the south flying, figuratively speaking, into local businesses; however this is only a mid-1960’s to present day development. Latino immigration [...]
The world hates you! Although such a statement may not make us feel warm and fuzzy, a Christian who accepts such a reality is one step closer to finishing his course (Matthew 24:13). An old Spanish proverb reads, “Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres”, or “Tell me who your friends are, and [...]
I know nothing of your usual weekend routines, but if they are anything like my family’s, they can be consumed with stuff. I would like to encourage you to try something different in light of Holy Week, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday (Easter). We will not be having extra services at BBC, but that should in no way [...]
In the Bible, specifically in 2 Corinthians 13:5, we are told to examine ourselves to see whether we are in the faith. This can seem strange for people who would say that their faith is based upon a previous profession. For example, some would say, “I know that I am ‘in the faith’ because I [...]