(by Mark Dodd) Were people a bad investment for God? The answer seems obvious to a Christian–“well, of course not”–because the Christian knows that God does not act without purpose, and he accomplishes exactly what he aims to do (Isaiah 55:11)… always. However, knowing people, the human condition, seeing our personal failures and flaws, and...
Author Archives:(by Mark Dodd) And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 In this passage in Matthew, Jesus knows that the end of his hourglass is drawing near.... (by Mark Dodd) On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit,... (by Mark Dodd) I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that... Why is the new birth such a big deal to us Christians? This is a legitimate question, and one that ought to be answered as clearly and as frequently as possible. If we’re being honest, the whole idea can sound downright goofy, right? This is, after all, the way Nicodemus thought of it. We see... |
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