Matthew 19:22

When in the flesh, we were conditioned by darkness. We were enslaved to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of this life. We inherited habits and natures of the sinful life. As sinners our hearts were blinded, and we were given to worldliness. In Christ, God has called […]…

Judas, one of the twelve, betrayed Jesus and ultimately committed suicide. To replace him the disciples proceeded first by determining the qualifications needed…

The story of the rich young ruler has a striking parallel to culture today. What wealth and possessions were to him, sexuality has become to us. When he was confronted by the Gospel, he was unable ……

This post was first published December 5, 2018. –ed. Christ’s parables were never delivered in a vacuum. They were always provoked by the circumstances, discussions, and debates that surrounded Him. That kind of contextual background information is especially critical concerning the parable of the vineyard (Matthew 20:1–15). While the story itself deliversa profound lesson about …

This post was first published in August, 2017. —ed. Most of us have endured the tragedy of watching people we counted as spiritual brothers and sisters leave the church and turn their backs on Christ. It is heartbreaking to see friends and loved ones reject the Savior and instead pursue sin. When we think of …