Jerusalem was crowded; outside the city wall there was a vast city of pilgrims’ booths. For the sale of victims for sacrifice, and no doubt for the vending of many…
James 5 19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will…
… the kingdom has been promised to those who love God. Although salvation is freely bestowed at the moment we exercise simple trust in Christ for eternal life, the kingdom…
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we put ourselves in the shoes of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, and all the pre-Christian saints. We ponder the promises. We strain to see…
Observing Advent, or any other calendar season or date, does not secure or keep us in God’s favor. Christ has finished that work, and, through his Spirit, we are joined…