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5 Facts about the Gospel of Luke

According to Dallas Theological Seminary Professor Darrell L. Bock, Luke’s Gospel didn’t always receive a lot of attention. In the IVP New Testament Commentary on Luke, Bock says, “For a long time, Luke was the most neglected of the Gospels. Matthew was the most popular Gospel in the early church, because of its apostolic roots. John was always highly regarded because of its explicit presentation of Jesus. Mark came to be an important Gospel in the nineteenth century, when many scholars began to argue that it was the earliest; its association ... Read more

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7/27/2017 · Comments

7 Promises for Those Who Follow Jesus

The Bible is packed with the promises of God. These promises are incredibly important for us because they help to keep us grounded and give us hope in troubled times. In fact, we should be building our lives upon God’s trustworthy promises. Here are seven promises for those who choose to follow Jesus: 1. Life “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their ... Read more

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7/13/2017 · Comments

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Christians talk a lot about following Jesus, but what exactly does that mean? Let’s look at how the disciples would have understood Christ’s invitation, and what it means for us today. What following Jesus meant for the disciples When a rabbi asked someone to follow him, it was an incredible honor. This invitation was an offer of unlimited access to the rabbi—a chance to become a perpetual student. It not only gave them complete access to ask the teacher probing questions, but they also lived alongside the rabbi, experiencing firsthand how the ... Read more

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7/11/2017 · Comments

Is the Great Commission for Me, My Pastor, or the Disciples?

At the end of his earthly ministry, Jesus gave his final instructions to his disciples—which we know as the Great Commission. You might be wondering: do these instructions apply to me, too? After all, not everyone did what the apostles did. To answer that question, let’s take a look at what Jesus instructed the disciples to do, and then we’ll see what other Christians in the Bible said and did later. What the Great Commission says to do With slight variations, these words appear in all four gospels and the Book ... Read more

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7/6/2017 · Comments

10 Bible Verses About Making Disciples

A disciple is completely devoted to a teacher. The relationship goes beyond a student or an apprentice.They don’t simply master a trade or a subject, they learn to emulate their teacher’s life. As Christians, we become disciples, striving to live according to the teachings of Jesus. Part of being a disciple of Jesus is making disciples. Depending on who you ask though, you’ll probably get several very different explanations of what making disciples looks like, and how to go about it. So what does the Bible say about discipleship? Here ... Read more

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6/29/2017 · Comments

Celebrating True Freedom

We will never forget our arrival back in the United States after our first year of living in Central Asia. We landed in New York and hurried off the plane, eager to re-enter our home country and see our friends and family. At that time, the walls of the entry hall of Kennedy Airport were covered with the Bill of Rights. Honestly, we could have kissed them and the ground we walked on. It was such a relief to be back in a FREE country—a country where our basic human rights are guaranteed. Not a perfect ... Read more

Heart for the World

Elizabeth Schenkel
6/28/2017 · Comments

5 Times Jesus Showed He Cares for the Poor

Jesus rejected cultural norms to embrace people society had pushed to the margins. Among those people were the poor. The Bible is packed with verses expounding on God’s heart for the poor. Here are five times Jesus showed he cares for the impoverished: 1. The sheep and the goats In one provocative parable, Jesus says that when he comes in all his glory and sits on his throne before all the nations, “he will separate the people one from another as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32 NIV ... Read more

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6/27/2017 · Comments

5 Interesting Facts About Jesus' Earthly Family

The story of Jesus’ birth is well known. His mother was pregnant before she was married and he was born in a manger. But what do we know about the family he was born into? Jesus’ family could trace its roots all the way back to David, and even Abraham, but they weren’t royalty by any means. His earthly father, Joseph, was a righteous man, and a carpenter. Most people know some of the basics about Jesus’ family, but there’s a lot more we can gather from Scripture. Here are ... Read more

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6/22/2017 · Comments

10 Facts About the Gospel of John

Each of the four gospels offer a unique perspective on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. But if you’re not intimately familiar with them, it might be hard to recognize what sets them apart. Here are 10 facts about the Gospel of John: All scripture references quote the New International Version unless otherwise noted. 1. John focuses on our life in Jesus While the other gospels emphasize the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven, John instead emphasizes new life found in Jesus. It’s from John that we get Christ ... Read more

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6/20/2017 · Comments

Why should I trust the Gospel documents?

It stands to reason that when you share the gospel, you will need to defend the gospels. The story of Jesus rises and falls on the trustworthiness of those four gospel accounts that kick off the New Testament. One of the first objections you hear is that apart from the gospels, there is no corroborating evidence that Jesus ever existed. "If Jesus did all the things the New Testament claims," they say, "there should numerous historical records that confirm this." Would the world have noticed? Before we dive into some quotes ... Read more

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6/15/2017 · Comments

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5 Facts about the Gospel of Luke

7 Promises for Those Who Follow Jesus

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Is the Great Commission for Me, My Pastor, or the Disciples?

10 Bible Verses About Making Disciples

Celebrating True Freedom

5 Times Jesus Showed He Cares for the Poor

5 Interesting Facts About Jesus' Earthly Family

10 Facts About the Gospel of John

Why should I trust the Gospel documents?