Heed Paul’s warning. Flee from justification by works. Don’t jump off that bridge. The false gospel is no gospel at all. Instead, look to Jesus. Right there, at the heart of our gospel, is the Son of God, who loves you and gave himself for you.
Tag: God
Many of us feel a sense of dread when it comes to work, even if we really like what we do. Why is that? And what hope do we have to find satisfaction?
You and I are living “on the clock.” How can we arrive at a satisfying life in the face of death? Moses gives us an answer in Psalm 90.
If you are a believer, if you call Jesus your Lord and savior this morning, you are already at the heart of the greatest rescue story imaginable.
Every square inch of creation is corrupted, from the depths of space to the depths of our hearts—it’s all come under judgement. How is Jesus going to solve all of this? How in the world is Jesus’ judgement our hope?
You and I are living, breathing icons of the living God. Who gets to make a claim on your life? Who is the highest authority? The one whose image you bear.
When we come to Jesus, he’s not a superhero shaming you for not saving the world like he is. He’s a man who knows what it feels like to be exhausted and burdened by work, and he’s the God who took all our burdens upon himself on the cross.
Are Christians delusionally optimistic or toxically positive in the face of suffering? Is religion just a sad excuse for a crutch in the face of our crushing circumstances? I would say: absolutely not! Christianity avoids both delusional optimism and toxic positivity, and our text this morning shows us how.
Is sex just a biological urge, or is it the most important thing about you? The Bible offers a better perspective.
Stop trying to prove to yourself whether or not you’re lovable if that’s what you’re doing. If you’re anything like me, you’ll never find a reason within yourself. Instead, search the heart of God and listen to Him say to you “I love you.”