The New Testament comes alive in the original format — For two years now, I have had the opportunity to study koine Greek. Ancient Greek is the language used by the authors of the books and letters of the New Testament. Learning an ancient language is an accomplishment. There are fascinating ideas about the authors of the various writings. There…

April 2022 Scripture Prompt My Savior Lives in Me There is no separation My old identity has been co-crucified with Christ and no longer lives. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me — we live in union as one! My new life, empowered by the…

These three are the start — The forgiveness of sins What changes our orientation to God from foe to follower? What does the new believer grasp? What alters the fundamental relationship with our Father in heaven? I submit that it is a trio of revelations. One following onto another, accomplishing this turnaround. Every new believer experiences that glorious moment of…

The church endures because we are one — Too many articles scream about Christianity losing members and influence. These writers offer many causes for this apparent phenomenon, which appear as varied as lack of relevance, political incursions, or the cynicism of modernity. There are competing visions within the church. Many, like myself, believe in the holy catholic church…

He is our help and comfort — The section of the Apostles Creed following the description of Christ and His work lays out fundamental doctrines of Christianity. Believers have recited together these words “I believe in the Holy Spirit” for centuries.

He will return — The Apostles Creed asserts our belief that Jesus not only conquered death. He left earth, ascending into the clouds. Jesus had told His followers that ascending to Heaven is to sit at the Father’s right hand. Jesus also said that He would come back to earth at an undetermined time…

His solution for sin — The third section of the Apostles Creed is: “suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again,” Advent may seem like the wrong time of the year to dwell on the death and resurrection of Jesus. That…

Reign of evil broken forever — We are in the second week of the Advent season this year. A time anticipating the celebration of our Savior’s birth. Is this your practice? Do you take part in daily devotions centered around the season? Perhaps you do one of those calendars with candy, or whatever, behind a door…

All things are made through Him — The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, statements of Christian belief. The approximate date of origin is between the 4th and 5th centuries AD. The creed may be in response to a proclamation issued by the dual emperors Constantine I and Licinius. Their edict granted…