My Theology is Jesus. ‘My theology is Jesus Christ, and nothing else. If I can but understand Him, I shall need no other. Take your theology from Christ Himself. Learn from Christ Himself. That is the only theology that everyone must have.” (George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish author and minister who has inspired me the …
My First and Only Book? (If I were to ever be in the position to publish a collection of my articles, this is what I would want it to look like, as of July 1, 2024): Title: Jesus is the Gospel (this title is original to my dear friend and brother in Christ, Rev. Dr. Jeff …
Take Heart! Jesus Cheers Up St. Paul. “The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, “Keep up your courage (‘Tharseo’), Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome.” The next day, some of the Judeans formed a conspiracy. They took an oath, saying they would neither …
Take Heart! Jesus is an Overcomer! “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In this world you will have trouble – tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer – “Tharseo,” be encouraged, be confident, be undaunted – for I have overcome the world.” (John …
Take Heart! Healing a Blind Beggar. Ryan Ellis – Son of David (Official Live Video) (youtube.com) “Many rebuked Bartimaeus and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So the disciples called to the blind man, “Cheer up (‘Tharseo’)! On your feet! …
Take Heart! Walking on the Stormy Waters. “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, …
Take Heart! The Woman Who Touched the Hem of His Garment. “And behold, a woman who had suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment; For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. Jesus …
Take Heart! The Paralytic Man on a Stretcher. “They were hardly out of the boat when some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and set him down in front of them. Jesus, impressed by their bold belief, said to the paraplegic, “Take heart, (‘Tharseo’), son. I forgive your sins.” (Matthew 9:2). (Please Read Mark …
Take Heart and Cheer Up! “Wait for Yahweh! Be strong and take heart (Let your heart show strength and courage), and wait for the Lord!” (Ps. 27:14, of David). Jesus the son of David loved using a phrase in His ministry, actually it’s one word in the Greek, that has often been translated as “Take …
Fearless at the Gates of Hell: Caesarea Philippi. “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi with His disciples, He asked them, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is? They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.‘ ‘But what about you?’ …
Fearless at the Gates of Hell and the Powers of Death. “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi with His disciples, He asked them, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is? They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.‘ ‘But …
The Gates of Hell vs. the Gate to Heaven. “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi with His disciples, He asked them, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is? They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; still others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.‘ ‘But what about …