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John Stott on Jesus’ Self-Centered Teaching

article August 9, 2019

In his book Basic Christianity, John Stott—one of my favorite writers of all time—points out that Jesus’ claims and self-advancing words are part of what set Him apart from any other religious teacher.

In Today’s Culture, Should We Avoid Using “Effeminate” to Describe What Jesus Is and Isn’t Like?

article July 22, 2019

Given our culture today, is there a reason “effeminate” would be inappropriate to use in a sentence like this when describing a picture of a gentle and meek Jesus (I picture a pale, long-haired man with delicate hands, etc.)?

Seeing Jesus: The Happiest-Making Sight

article July 10, 2019

The most astonishing sight we can anticipate in Heaven is not streets of gold or pearly gates or loved ones who’ve died before us. It will be coming face-to-face with our Savior.

Is There Any Evidence for Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Being the “Black Madonna”?

article April 26, 2019

Does any evidence exist for Mary, the mother of Jesus, being the "Black Madonna"? I have a Bible that shows illustrations and says most art depicting Mary as black was destroyed by Caucasian church leaders.

The Agony of Jesus on Good Friday, and His Triumph on Easter Sunday

article April 19, 2019

I’d like to share some thoughts that might help put Good Friday and Easter Sunday in eternal perspective.

David Powlison on the Incalculably Powerful Gentleness of Jesus

article April 17, 2019

In this excerpt from his book Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness, David Powlison talks about the gentleness of Jesus, and how it’s been commonly misunderstood as a weakness, rather than a demonstration of God’s strength.

You Can Claim to Follow Jesus, But Miss the Point of Who He Is

article April 15, 2019

What do we really believe about the Jesus we follow? Is the Jesus we claim to know the real Jesus, or a Jesus of our own invention, who doesn’t match up with the biblical and historical realities?

Redefining Jesus to Meet Our Expectations and Our Culture’s Preferences

article April 3, 2019

The following is an excerpt from The Knowing Jesus Study Bible, edited by Edward Hindson and Ed Dobson. I hope this might encourage us to consider where at times we too might be like Peter, who attempted to fit Jesus within “the parameters of his own expectations.” 

Suffering Can Make Us More Christlike

video March 13, 2019

Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Pastor Todd Dubord with Mt. Lassen Community Church on the subject of happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about the connection of suffering and being more like Christ.

When Tragedy Strikes, Look First to Jesus

audio February 8, 2019

Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Greg Laurie about his new book Face to Face with Jesus: Seeing Him As He Really Is. In this audio clip, Randy talks about tragedy and drawing near to Jesus.