This post is based on Genesis 23 thus making it best understood after reading that passage. As human beings, our mortality is an inescapable reality of our existence. Death is something that surrounds us, our entire lives. Everyday thousands of people around the world are born, and thousands of people die. The indiscriminate reality of […]
Death
The Application of Christ’s Death
“…who [Jesus Christ] gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.” + Titus 2v14-15 The Nature of Christ’s Death The first thing […]
Are You Known in Hell?
“But the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?” (Acts 19:15) From this text, it is clear that Jesus and Paul are known in hell. The sons of Sceva were not. Are you known in hell? In other words – are you a threat to the devil’s […]
Closer Than a Brother
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” + Proverbs 18v24 This ancient proverb is filled with prophetic truth of union with Christ. But first let us note three things. First, the value of one good friend is far greater than many companions. […]