Weekly Blog

In the realm of faith, there are certain fundamental truths that we must revisit time and time again. Just as professional athletes practice basic skills daily, believers need to regularly […]

In a world increasingly polarized by politics and cultural divisions, how should followers of Christ navigate their dual identities as citizens of both earthly nations and the kingdom of God? This question is not new – it has challenged believers for millennia. Yet in our current climate of heightened tensions and tribal loyalties, it's more crucial than ever to reexamine our primary allegiance and how it shapes our interactions with the world around us.

In our journey through life, we often find ourselves at crossroads where we must choose between pursuing worldly success and embracing a higher calling. The story of Simon Peter's encounter with Jesus by the Sea of Galilee offers a powerful illustration of this pivotal moment.

In a world often dominated by fear, uncertainty, and division, there's a powerful message of hope that transcends all boundaries – the good news of Jesus Christ, the exalted Son of Man. This truth, rooted in ancient prophecies and fulfilled in ways beyond human imagination, offers a perspective that can transform our outlook on life and the world around us.

In the bustling streets of ancient Jerusalem, a group of disciples marveled at the magnificent temple before them. Its massive stones and ornate architecture were a testament to human craftsmanship […]

For decades, Christians have pored over the words of Mark 13, Matthew 24, and Luke 21, searching for signs of the end times. Books have been written, movies produced, and countless theories proposed about how these passages foretell future events. But what if we've been reading them all wrong?

In the Gospels, Jesus is taught the Gospel of the Kingdom. He does this in several ways:

In the Gospels, there are many titles for Jesus. However, there are three main titles – Son of God, Christ (Messiah), and Son of Man. I have already looked at “Son of God” and “Christ” so this week we will finish by looking at the title “Son of Man.” The most popular title for Jesus in the Gospels is actually “Son of Man.” The title of “Son of Man” is used 82 times in the Gospels – one more time than the total of Christ and Son of God combined! It is the most popular designation for Jesus in the synoptic Gospels, occurring 30 times in Matthew, 14 in Mark, 25 in Luke, and 13 in John (thus a few less than ‘Christ’ in John.)

In the Gospels, there are many titles for Jesus. However, there are three main titles – Son of God, Christ (Messiah), and Son of Man. Last time I looked at “Son of God” so this week we will look at the title “Christ” (or Messiah). Jesus is referred to as “Christ” even more often than as the Son of God. The word Christ occurs 54 times in the Gospels, almost always in reference to Jesus or to the Old Testament promise that the Christ would come. The word Christ appears 16 times in Matthew, 7 in Mark, 12 in Luke, and 19 in John.

In the Gospels, there are many titles for Jesus. However, there are three main titles – Son of God, Christ (Messiah), and Son of Man. We will look at one of these in each of the next three weeks. The Gospel refers to Jesus as the Son of God (or the equivalent phrase Son of the Most High or Son of the Blessed One) 27 times. The use of the title is fairly evenly spread among the Gospels: 8 times in Matthew, 5 in Mark, 8 in Luke, and 6 in John.