Read This: John 1:1-3 There’s more to Jesus Christ than people think. He’s not just a teacher, prophet, or martyr long dead. Who is Jesus Christ? The apostle John opens his Gospel on this subject. Here’s what his first three verses say: 1. Jesus is eternal. He existed before the universe began. 2. Jesus lives […]
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Following Jesus • 2 / You can trust His story
Read This: Luke 1:1-4 The story of Jesus begins with Luke’s introduction. He opens his gospel by explaining why we can trust what he’s written — because it’s carefully researched and drawn from eyewitness accounts. And since many of those eyewitnesses were still alive and reading his account, they would know whether or not he […]
Following Jesus • 1 / Decide to follow Jesus Christ
There are two reasons to follow Jesus Christ. First, He is God. He created you and loves you. Following Him and sharing in His redemptive work is the life you were meant to live. The second reason is the flip side of the first. He will be the first person you see when you pass […]
Knowing God
I grabbed my phone yesterday and called an old friend. We hadn’t talked in years, but he knew my voice. Five seconds after “hello” we were chatting like old times. It was easy — we know each other. We’ve lived together. I can picture him and he me. It’s different with God. Once Adam sinned, […]
Sailing and the Spirit’s leading
A Dutch kid from Kalamazoo grows up well, finds Jesus Christ, moves to Chicago, and enjoys success in his work. Over time he embraces one of his father’s hobbies — sailing. He’s good with his boat and pulls together a team for racing. One member of his crew, a good friend, doesn’t share Bill’s faith […]
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