The Alpha and the Omega
Jesus Christ calls himself the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the Alpha and the Omega. Here are the verses about this:
Sin
To sin is to violate God’s will for us. It harms our relationship with God. We all have sinned and missed the mark.
Gender bias is hostile to Jesus Christ
When it comes to gender bias, we Christians have often been the most egregious offenders. It is time for us to change our behavior.
Harmonizing the Infancy Narratives
The birth of Jesus in Matthew chapter 2 and in Luke chapter 2 seem to clash. But they can be harmonized into a into a seamless narrative!
Commands of Jesus Christ
Does Jesus Christ command us to do any specific things? Sure, he commands us to love God and to love one another. But is there anything beyond that?
Watch for overarching themes
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you watch for overarching themes.
Accepting delayed gratification
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you can be patient and wait for results.
Having the mindset of a learner
When you are reading one of the great theological books of all time, you will benefit the most if you have the mindset of a learner.
The Right Hand of God the Father
The Bible often mentions “the right hand” of God. That is a position of power and honor. We believe it refers to Jesus Christ.
The Smalcald Articles by Martin Luther
The Smalcald Articles are a summary of Lutheran doctrine. Martin Luther wrote them in 1537 in preparation for a hoped-for ecumenical Council of the Church.