The resurrection as the epicenter of Christianity: “You shall be my witnesses.” Calvin Miller describes the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the epicenter of Christianity – an epicenter that is both personal and universal. Read: Resurrection reality
(By Viola Larson, Naming His Grace blog). Traci Smith, a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor, who several weeks ago complained that the Reverend Tim Keller should not receive a theological award because of his beliefs about ordaining women and members of the LGBTQ community, is now making some rather confusing remarks about the atonement provided by our…
As you walk with Jesus through the events of this most holy of weeks, listen carefully for the echoes of the Old Testament in the words and the whispers of the New. While it is true that Jesus fulfills many prophecies contained in the Hebrews Scriptures, it is important to remember that Jesus is the…
By the Pakistan correspondent at Morning Star News. A deadly suicide bombing in a public park here marred Easter celebrations in Pakistan on Sunday evening (March 27), as an Islamic extremist group targeted Christians. At least 70 people have been reported dead, most of them women and children, while more than 350 others were seriously injured…
By Laura J. Bagby Easter Sunday. To many it means the Easter bunny, a day of food and celebration. For some it is an obligatory church-attending holiday, after which life goes on as usual. How sad that we have so quickly forgotten the true meaning of Easter. Our God reigns! Jesus Christ died, yes. But…
(Note: This article first appeared in 2010.) By Thomas A. Miller, M.D. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest event in human history. Not only does it declare loud and clear that death has been conquered, but it also validates that Christ’s sacrifice of His life on our behalf is sufficient, enabling forgiveness of…
By Beth Patch The best way to understand the real meaning of Easter would be from Jesus. As is recorded in the 12th chapter of John, Jesus was welcomed to Jerusalem by a large crowd singing praises to Him, carrying palm branches and hailing Him as the King of Israel – the Messiah. They were…
By Andreas Köstenberger and Justin Taylor, with Alexander Stewart Review by Thomas R. Schreiner Andreas Köstenberger, an outstanding biblical scholar from Southeastern Seminary; Justin Taylor, the well-known blogger and publisher at Crossway Books; and Alexander Stewart, a research assistant for Köstenberger; have teamed up to write a book on the last days of Jesus—that is,…
By Rev. Dr. Page Brooks Growing up Baptist I never knew of a church celebration entitled Lent. It was not that we necessarily taught against Lent, I just quite literally never heard of it mentioned in our church. When I moved to New Orleans in 2000, I started hearing about this season of the church…
Commentary by Forrest A. Norman III, PLC chair For Christians, Easter is the high point. Our sanctuaries are resplendent with lilies, daffodils, tulips and fresh smelling hyacinth. The vestments change from purple to white, and choirs lead congregations in robust renditions of triumphant hymns as the organ hits full crescendo. Every Easter Sunday seems to…