Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Born Again, Cross, crucifixion, Faith, resurrection on March 23, 2008 | No Comments »
Here’s an awkward scene: Two pastors in shorts, kneeling down in a hot tub in front of the congregation, holding a member of the church by the back in preparation for baptism. The recipient of baptism’s testimony has been read and now sits waiting to be immersed, arms folded, nose plugged. The lead pastor declares, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Atonement, Cross, crucifixion, firstfruits, Jesus Christ, Propitiation, resurrection on March 16, 2008 | No Comments »
During our sermon today, we were looking at the numerous supernatural effects of Christ’s death on the cross in Matthew 27. Chief among them, to me, is the fact that dead saints rose from the grave to testify to the power of His death in raising the dead:
“And when Jesus had cried out again in [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on March 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I just thought I’d share this touching family moment with all of you. This past Thursday marked two years at my current job. I am in sales, selling custodial and food-service supplies. My wife came up with idea and managed to surprise me. At the bare minimum, I’d say it’s unique. More than that, [...]
Posted in Atonement, Cross, Propitiation, tagged Quotes on March 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I came across this otherworldly quote in the book, “Pierced for Our Transgressions” by Jeffery, Ovey and Sach. The quote itself is taken from Henri Blocher’s “Christus Victor”:
“But how is Satan’s role as the Accuser related to his power? If Satan’s opposition to the Lord were a matter of mere power, the rebel’s finite resources [...]
Posted in Atonement, Cross, Propitiation, tagged The Passion of the Christ on March 2, 2008 | No Comments »
This morning our pastor was in Matt 27:45-50. In particular we spent a lot of time on v45:
“From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. ”
I know we talked about a lot more than this, but this is what I immediately seized upon and stuck with for most [...]
