Why did Jesus come? Paul says Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. And when Jesus saves sinners, he transforms them too!
Paul warns of false teachers who were leading people away from the gospel, not necessarily by proclaiming blatant heresy, but by offering people lesser pleasures that distract from the true gospel, which calls us to find satisfaction in our blessed Triune God.
The fact that God declares us to be righteous with the unshakeable righteousness of Christ, all through faith – it is an incredible gift.
Being an elder isn’t just an administrative role, overseeing budgets, and programs, and buildings. No, the elder is a pastoral role, to oversee and serve the sheep.
It’s by faith in his name that this man was made well. And it’s by faith in his name that you will find wholeness and restoration, as well.
How did Jesus’s followers understand his life? What impact did Jesus have on the mission and message of his followers, and how should the events of his life impact us?