Posts with the tag “gospel”

Romans 10:9-13 are considered by some to be a one stop shop to teach a sinner how to be saved. Are they, or is there more to the story? Let's examine these verses in their context and learn about calling on the name of the Lord.  Read More

"Love the brotherhood" (1 Peter 2:17). Do you ever find this difficult? There's a lot of debate, division, and downright bad news surrounding the brotherhood of Christians. Let's talk about how we can navigate the negativity to obey this important command.   Read More

If you were challenged to open your Bible to an account of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, would have you have turned to Mark 1? Mark's short account of this event is often overlooked or lumped into the longer accounts. What can be gained from focusing specifically on what he recorded and developing a habit of considering texts in their context first?  Read More

Have you ever heard that the Gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? While these truths are at the heart of the Gospel, it is important to see the Gospel as the entirety of the New Testament message. Mark reminds us that the Gospel was preached before Jesus even died on the cross.   Read More