ANSWER The most difficult thing about the Christian concept of the Trinity is that there is no way to perfectly and completely understand it. The Trinity is a concept that is impossible for any human being to fully understand, let alone explain. God is infinitely greater than we are; therefore, we should not expect toContinue reading “What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?”
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30)?
ANSWER In John 10 Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd and, in a debate with the Jewish leaders, makes the claim, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). It was a bold statement—one His audience found quite audacious—and it reveals much about who Jesus is. Five key observations can be made concerning thisContinue reading “What did Jesus mean when He said, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30)?”
What is the significance of Jesus saying, “I am with you always even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20)?
ANSWER The final verses of Matthew 28 contain what we refer to as the Great Commission. Jesus gave believers their mission—to make disciples—as they live under His authority and as His representatives on earth. This mission will continue to the end of the age. Christians have the assurance that God is with us, no matterContinue reading “What is the significance of Jesus saying, “I am with you always even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20)?”
My Utmost for His Highest
August 10th The sacrament of the saint Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well-doing. 1 Peter 4:19. To choose to suffer means that there is something wrong; to choose God’s will even if it means suffering is a very different thing. NoContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”
Streams in the Desert
August 10 “When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.” (John 11:6.) IN the forefront of this marvelous chapter stands the affirmation, “Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus,” as if to teach us that at the very heart and foundationContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”
