Tag: Family of God

Jesus and the Law

Before Jesus arrived on the scene, those who worshiped God did so by following a list of laws outlined in the Old Testament of the Bible.  The religious leaders of the time had expanded these laws into 365 prohibitions and 248 commandments.  No one…

Relying on God

  We all have a tendency to want to do things on our own.  It feels good to be in control and guide any circumstance in the direction we think is best.  But taking charge of any situation without first consulting with God is…

Knowing Jesus

  All of history came to a climax when Jesus arrived to provide us with salvation and eternal life.  The first half of the book of Ephesians is an exploration of this gospel truth.   We begin by learning that if we know Jesus, it…

Make Us One

In Jesus’ final days, before his crucifixion, he prayed to his Father for unity among believers.   Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one, all believers are to be unified together with one purpose and mission – to spread the gospel and…